Kitchen

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Equipment and Care Technology House

Food preparation boards

Safety sensors

Kettle tipper

Smart home monitoring

Adaptations

Perching stool

Tap turners

Caddy

Liquid level indicator

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Perching stool

A perching stool is an adjustable stool with a sloping, padded seat that allows the user to 'semi-sit' and rest in areas like the kitchen or the bathroom. It may have a backrest, armrests, and slip-resistant rubber feet for additional comfort and support.

Benefits

Reduces the strain from standing for long periods.

Helps you to get up and down from a full seating position.

Suitable for the elderly, disabled, or those who have recently undergone hip replacement or other surgery.

Things to consider

There needs to be enough space in the room to use the stool and avoid a trip hazard.

Check to make sure that the person using the stool can still reach work surfaces.

The user needs to have a good sitting balance.

It is important to follow the weight limits and that the stool is set to the correct height for the user.