{"id":4071,"date":"2019-01-14T10:11:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T15:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=4071"},"modified":"2019-01-13T17:59:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-13T22:59:38","slug":"ways-to-stay-warm-on-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=4071","title":{"rendered":"Ways to stay warm on this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The snow has us thinking about ways to stay warm and safe this winter.  These are just a few things to consider for yourself and home as you battle the cold.  <\/p>\n

Smart-Touch Gloves:<\/strong>  These are gloves that have conductive threads woven into the fingertips to allow you to wear gloves while still using touchscreen technology.  These gloves have become more common place and can be found at many stores.  <\/p>\n

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Smart Touch Gloves<\/p><\/div>\n

Talking\/Programmable Thermostat:<\/strong>  Programmable thermostats allow you to preset controls to keep your home warm and toasty.  For those who are blind or have low-vision, there are talking thermostats (some are programmable as well) that speak the settings, current temperature and warnings like “change your filter”.  <\/p>\n

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SmartWay thermostat<\/p><\/div>\n

Ice grips\/All-terrain tires: <\/strong> For those with mobility issues, snow and ice makes getting around more challenging.  Ice grips for the bottom of a cane\/crutch or walker make traction much easier to find.  Wheelchair all terrain tires also make getting thru packed snow and snow piles possible.   <\/p>\n

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Cane Ice Grips<\/p><\/div>\n

For assistance with finding these items or to borrow any of the items in our lending library, contact one of our Assistive Technology Specialists, 1-800-832-4827.  <\/p>\n

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