{"id":503,"date":"2011-05-25T13:14:22","date_gmt":"2011-05-25T17:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=503"},"modified":"2011-10-04T16:00:43","modified_gmt":"2011-10-04T20:00:43","slug":"independent-living-aids-make-great-gifts-for-grandparents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/independent-living-aids-make-great-gifts-for-grandparents\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent Living Aids Make Great Gifts for Grandparents"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IndependentLooking for an interesting gift idea for Grandma or Grandpa?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Then take a look at this list of unique independent living aids that promise to make daily chores a little bit easier and home life a little bit safer.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 These items make terrific gifts for grandparents and are especially appropriate for independent seniors who are living in their own home, condo or apartment.<\/p>\n

Mail Chime<\/strong><\/a> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 <\/strong>Most grandparents really look forward to receiving the mail each day, and with this nifty device they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll know exactly when the mail has arrived!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 No more wasted trips out to the mailbox — the moment the postman opens the mailbox, Mail Chime<\/a> beeps four times and a bright red LED light glows.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s easy to install, too.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Simply mount the sensor on the mailbox door using double-sided tape (which is included) and plug the receiver into an electrical outlet anywhere in the house.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Mail Chime<\/a> works up to 450 feet and comes with a long-lasting 12V battery.<\/p>\n

LiteSmart Safety Light<\/strong><\/a> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 So many seniors fall when getting up at night or entering a dark room.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Prevent accidents with this unique night light that\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s smart enough to know when it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s needed!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 LiteSmart<\/a> lights up as soon as it detects motion or when the ambient light level is low.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s powered by AA batteries so you can use it anywhere that quick and convenient lighting is needed — great for bathrooms, bedrooms, basements, stairways, closets and garages.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If Grandma and Grandpa like to travel, LiteSmart<\/a> is the perfect safety light for them to bring along when they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re staying in a hotel or other unfamiliar place.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 LiteSmart’s<\/a> wireless LED light provides up to 250 hours of cumulative light and 30,000 on\/off cycles on three AA batteries.<\/p>\n

Sound Sentry XL Recordable Motion Activated Alarm<\/strong><\/a> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Here\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s an inexpensive but effective security alarm to protect grandparents, their home and their valuables from burglars or tampering.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Whenever there is movement within 11 feet of Sound Sentry\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s<\/a> sensor, your custom recorded voice or alarm will play to scare away intruders.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 You can record whatever you want — a loud verbal warning, a barking dog, a siren or the sound of an alarm.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Sound Sentry<\/a> requires no installation so you can place it anywhere.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It can also be used as a message machine, or to teach your dog to stay off of the couch or out of the trash!\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 (People love it for playing practical jokes, too!)\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Powered by three AAA batteries.<\/p>\n

Chamberlain Wireless Motion Alert<\/strong><\/a> \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 This system uses advanced wireless technology to monitor any perimeter from one convenient location.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Up to four sensors can be placed strategically in or around Grandma and Grandpa\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s house, driveway, patio or at entrances.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The sensors detect movement of people or vehicles up to 30 feet away and transmit a signal to the base station, which then emits an audible and visual alarm alert.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The Chamberlain Wireless Motion Alert<\/a> is a more affordable alternative to a professionally-installed motion detector system and provides seniors with a sense of security that their home is being monitored for unexpected arrivals.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The receiver is powered by an AC adapter (provided) and uses four AA batteries as backup.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Sensors require four AA batteries.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Easy to install, use and maintain \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 makes a great gift for grandparents!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking for an interesting gift idea for Grandma or Grandpa?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Then take a look at this list of unique independent living aids that promise to make daily chores a little bit easier and home life a little bit safer.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 These items make terrific gifts for… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[189],"tags":[86,85,87,89,88],"class_list":["post-503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-independent-living-aid","tag-gifts-for-grandparents","tag-independent-living-aids","tag-mail-chime","tag-motion-activated-alarm","tag-safety-light","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=503"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":509,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/503\/revisions\/509"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}