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TOOLS for Independence
TM
making your life at home easier and safer
February 2017
Brought to you by:
THE TOOLS FOR
INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE
OF THE
INDEPENDENT
LIVING
PARTNERSHIP
On the web at:
www.ILPconnect .org
Published by:
The nonprofit Independent
Living Partnership (ILP) working for the rights of all
to live independently
in their own homes and
communities.
Help Finding
Assistive
Technology—
Ability Tools offers free
information and referrals
for assistive technology
supplies, daily living
devices, community
resources, funding and
service providers
throughout California.
Call 1-800-390-2699,
TTY: 1-800-900-0706 or
visit http://abilitytools.org/
These Childhood Puzzles Aren't
Just For Kids Anymore!
Wonders Of The World 1000 Dot To
Dot Book consists of twenty amazing
sights, each rendered in 1000 dots,
to dots, expressive line work and
shading. Impress yourself as you
work to complete the Colosseum,
Stonehenge, Taj Mahal, Mount
Rushmore, Easter Island, and many
more. This book includes a pull-out
poster that you'll want to frame.
Relaxing and challenging at $14.99.
This and other adult dot to dot books
are available online search the words “dot to dot books adult”.
Handy Helper Keeps Track of
Your Medication
Take the guesswork out of taking medication! Pill Pro Organizer
holds seven portable trays, one for every day of the week, each
with four labeled compartments to coordinate pills and vitamins
by time of day. Never miss a dosage, every pill has its place
for the entire week. Never carry bulky bottles and never leave
your medication behind again. Sleek designed trays are discreet
and easily fit in purses and pockets
to take with you wherever you go.
The easy slide out trays you need
for the day and the next day's tray
automatically drops into place ready
to use. No more guesswork. The
removable cover makes it easy to
refill the case time and time again.
To learn more about the Pill Pro, click
the link drleonardpillpro This assistive
technology tools is available for $9.99.
Search the words “pill pro” to find the vendor of your choice.
Independent Living Partnership
Provides Soothing
Relief From…
… aches and sore muscles with this Wrap
around Hot Water Bottle. Just add hot water
to this 22” long rubber
hot water bottle, it retains
heat longer, lasting for
hours. It conforms to
any body part, great for
shoulders, neck, or back.
This water bottle comes
with a removable acrylic
cozy sweater knit sleeve
that feels like a blanket
against your skin. We found this online for
$19.99. Search the words “Hot water bottle”
to find this and other like products that can
give you comfort and ease of pain.
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VENDOR RESOURCE LIST
Active Forever: www.activeforever.com
1-800-377-8033
AliMed: www.alimed.com
1-800-225-2610
Amazon: www.amazon.com
Arthritis Supplies: www.ArthritisSupplies.com
1-800-750-0376
Bright Life Directs: www.brightlifedirect.com
1-8977-545-8585
Diabetic Shoe Hub: www.diabeticshoeshub.com
1-623-455-6258
Dynamic-Living: www.dynamic-living.com
1-888-940-0605
Elder Depot: www.elderdepot.com
1-800-910-7790
Gold Violin: www.goldviolin.com
1-877-648-8400
Maxi Aids: www.maxiaids.com
1-800-522-6294
Sight Connection: www.sightconnection.com
1-800-458-4888
Simple Comforts: www.simplecomfort.com
February 2017 is:
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Heart Disease Awareness Month
Black History Month
Special Days in February
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Groundhogs Day - 2/2
President Lincoln’s Birthday - 2/13
President’s Day - 2/20
ILP’s 26th Anniversary Party - 2/26
Bob Marley
2/7/1945 –5/11/1981
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley was a
Jamaican singer-songwriter, musician
and guitarist who achieved international
fame and acclaim, blending mostly
reggae, ska and rocksteady in his
compositions.
“Don't worry about a thing, every little
thing is gonna be alright."
Bob Marley
1-800-361-1440
Solutions: www.solutions.com
1-877-718-7901
Support Plus: www.supportplus.com
1-800-229-2910
Target.com: www.target.com
1-800-591-3869
The Alzheimer’s Store: www.alzstore.com
1-800-752-3238
The CareGiver Partnership:
www.caregiverpartnership.com
1-800-985-1353
The Grommet.:
Grommet www.the grommet.com
Walgreens: www.walgreens.com
1-800-925-4733
Walmart: www.walmart.com
Products mentioned in this newsletter are
available at some of the vendors mentioned
above and may be available for different prices
from different vendors. We encourage you to
check with various vendors, merchants and Web
search before making your final choice. Mention
of specific products is not an endorsement of
these products. Product vendors provide no
compensation or other benefit to Tools.
TOOLS for Independence is published by the INDEPENDENT LIVING PARTNERSHIP
Visit us on the web at www.ILPconnect.org
Independent Living Partnership
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Always a PARTY to remember!
…beautiful people enjoying an enchanting Desert afternoon of fun and excitement under huge
shading canopies at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, February 26, 2017
 Rose and Emerald Cup final matches guarantee great polo
 FREE parking, privileged viewing and selfie with player
and his pony
 Have a fun afternoon
with friends and receive free commemorative photos
 Low admission and party group discount for 6 friends
 Delicious food - No boring speeches or award ceremonies!!
 $1,000 Apple Vacations gift certificate door prize.
...Everyone always says they really enjoy our annual polo party!! …and it’s for a GREAT CAUSE.
TRIP volunteer driver assistance program serves a vital purpose in our communities. TRIP is the
critical independent living support for many of Riverside
County’s elderly, sick and disabled. A portion of all ticket
purchases and sponsorships are tax deductible. Party proceeds
go to strengthen this non-profit!!
Get more info at ilpconnect.org - Come to the party!
Buy your tickets online at http://ilpconnect.org/store-3/
Gently Assists in Raising You Up to a
Standing Position
No batteries or electricity needed! This portable hydraulic lifting power seat turns any chair
or sofa into a power-lift chair. Never struggle to get in and out of your seat again, without
having to invest in an expensive lift chair. Relieves stress
& strain on joints. Here’s how it works. Place the lifting
cushion on the edge of the chair or sofa. The cushion
will gently lower your body to a sitting position. When
it is time to stand, simply lean forward and the automatic
cushion will gently assist in raising you up to a standing
position. EZ Rise Powerseat helps lift you out of your
chair with little effort from you. A powerful spring and
shock combination work together to give you the boost
you need without electricity. The online price range is
$69.99- $102.00. The powerseat is approximately
17” wide x 19” deep with adjustable weight settings.
The adjustable weight capacity on this EZ Rise
Powerseat is 80 lbs. to 230 lbs. Search the words
“Ez rise powerseat” to do further research on this or
other like products that would best suit your personal
needs.
TOOLS for IndependenceTM is published by the INDEPENDENT LIVING PARTNERSHIP
Visit us on the web at www.ILPconnect.org
How Do You Prefer
Your Eggs?
Upgrade your Ordinary
Toilet…
The Eggsact Timer is so simple and easy to
use you will wonder how
you ever made eggs
without it! Whether you
want your eggs soft,
medium or hard-boiled,
this clever egg timer will
tell you precisely when
they’re done. Simply place
the timer in a pot of boiling
water with your eggs, works with as many
eggs has you want to
cook at one time and wait
for the color to change
from red to purple starting
with the outside and
moving to the center.
When the color change
reaches your desired spot
on the scale of soft to hard boiled simply take
your perfectly cooked eggs out and enjoy! We
found this handy item online for $4.99 -$8.99.
Search the words “Egg timers” to find this and
other like products.
…to the next level of personal freshness with
this easy-to-install Bidet Buddy. In minutes,
you’ll enjoy a bidet toilet that uses adjustable
water flow, motion activated LED nightlight.
For soothing relief for those with hemorrhoids,
constipation and the use of scratchy, dry bathroom
tissue. Simply use the bidet attachment to connect
to your
toilet’s
water
system.
Bidet Buddy
runs off
water
pressure
without
batteries.
Connects
to most
standard toilets. To learn more about this product
click on the link bidetbuddy Available online for
$29.00 from a variety of vendors. Search the
words “bidet buddy” to find the vendor of your
choice.
This Newsletter is published by the
INDEPENDENT LIVING PARTNERSHIP
(ILP)
ILP works to insure the independence and
dignity of older adults and people with disabilities,
their families and caregivers through education
and access to empowering services and
resources. This is accomplished through
collaborative and cooperative partnering with
public and private organizations, agencies and
businesses. The goal is to help people lead
more satisfying and rewarding lives, often in
spite of significant health and mobility challenges.
TOOLS for Independence TM
A Trademark of the Independent Living Partnership
Independent Living Partnership
TOOLS for IndependenceTM,, is published monthly by the
Independent Living Partnership. The Partnership is a non-profit,
tax-exempt corporation. The educational programs of the
Partnership are supported by sponsorships, grants, and the
charitable contributions of individuals and organizations.
NOTICE
TOOLS for IndependenceTM,, the Independent Living Partnership,
and the distributor do not endorse, recommend or assume
responsibility for any products referenced in this publication
and are responsible only for the information presented. Product performance claims are those of the manufacturers. Prices
quoted are subject to change without notice. Check with the
merchant you select for current pricing.
TOOLS for Independence
Volume 9 Issue 2
Editor: Karen Long
Managing Editor: Richard Smith
E-Mail: [email protected]
951-653-0740
6235 River Crest Drive, Suite C
Riverside, CA 92507-0758
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