Limb loss can be an emotionally wrenching experience, necessitating an adjustment in daily routine to account for their new condition. Recent amputees will need to adjust accordingly.
Simple tasks, like buttoning a shirt or pulling on a zipper may become challenging due to reduced hand strength. This grip curved dinner knife can assist amputees who have limited hand strength.
Prosthetic Socks
Comfortable socks make great presents for amputees. They protect the residual limb from cuts and abrasions caused by prosthetic socket rubbing against it, help absorb perspiration quickly, prevent slippage between prosthesis and leg, and keep residual limb cool and dry.
Many prosthetic wearers carry with them an “on-the-go” socks supply that can be quickly adjusted during midday ply adjustments. Generally made from wool and designed to wick away moisture away from their skin while remaining soft and comfortable against it, these “on-the-go” socks come color coded according to thickness: one pair = blue; three pair = yellow and five pair = green.
Socks for amputees can help them remain comfortable during long days, making life less painful for all types of prosthetic wearers – be they foot, arm, or knee prostheses. In particular, diabetic amputees who must manage their blood sugar may find warm socks soothing as phantom pain treatment options.
Waterproof leg cast covers can make an excellent present for amputees as a means of protecting their new leg from splashes of water, making washing it more challenging. They’re especially useful when bathing, washing dishes or swimming/walking outside in rain; providing easy yet thoughtful support as they navigate their new life with one less leg. It makes an inexpensive yet thoughtful present!
Towel Warmer
Many amputees experience phantom pain, so having warm towels on hand is often helpful in relieving symptoms. This electric towel warmer features 13 bars to accommodate various body sizes as well as an air quality sensor and humidity-protected switch for added peace of mind.
Suction shower grab bars are an invaluable help to amputees with balance or coordination issues, making showering and tubbing much safer and simpler. Easy to install, they provide much-needed stability when entering or leaving a tub or shower.
Amputees often find it challenging to brush their teeth effectively, so an electric toothbrush could be an invaluable aid. The Oral-B Pro 100 electric toothbrush makes reaching hard-to-reach areas simple while its long battery life lasts up to two weeks between charges.
Another wonderful bathroom addition is this soothing lavender heat pillow, designed to ease discomfort with soothing warmth and an aromatherapeutic lavender fragrance. Simply place in the microwave for several minutes for some muscle-relaxing heat that can relieve soreness or pain relief.
If your friend or family member is an amputee who enjoys making light of his/her condition, some humorous t-shirt messages about limb loss might just help boost their spirits. Cafe Press offers many such shirts adorned with funny or clever quotes about limb loss as well as drinkware and jewelry featuring these clever phrases.
Moisturizer Lotion
Many amputees find their skin becomes dry and itchy on the stump. Lotions specifically tailored for amputees can be very helpful gifts; one such product is “Liquid-to-Powder Plus”, which applies like lotion but dries into powder form for frictionless finish that reduces skin irritation as well as socket rubbing.
An amputee-friendly stylus pen makes an excellent present and can be used on various touch-screen devices such as tablets and laptops. This stylus features both capacitive and resistive tips to maximize ease of use of a touchscreen interface.
Wellness lollipops make an excellent present for amputees that encourage wellbeing with motivational mantras printed directly onto its stick. Made of natural ingredients that boost immunity, these treats can also be enjoyed as sweet snacks!
Portable Vehicle Support Handle
If your amputee friend or relative is having difficulty entering and exiting their vehicle, this car assist grab bar can provide invaluable assistance. Constructed of sturdy yet ergonomic materials that don’t damage their car, its handle simply inserts into any latch or striker for driver side or passenger door access and it includes emergency window breaker/cutter features built right in.
Another handy gift idea is a waterproof portable shower grab bar designed specifically to assist amputees bathe safely. Featuring strong suction grip to ensure stability, this bar can easily be installed without tools – plus, its convenient cup holder provides storage for soap or shampoo!
An amputee who lives alone will find comfort in having a medical alert system installed at home, using nationwide cellular network access and 24/7 customer service, which can detect falls and send emergency services if necessary.
Amputees in wheelchairs may find it challenging to access items on shelves and cabinets, making their lives much simpler with this shelf organizer that holds items within easy reach. This shelf organizer features adjustable shelves and pullout drawers as well as built-in cup holders and storage space with dividers to store personal items safely. Crafted of durable materials with an optional one year warranty.
Wheelchair Seat Belt
Amputees who remain passionate about travel may appreciate receiving a wheelchair seat belt as an ideal present. Designed to easily clip onto most standard car seat belt grommets and feature both front-mounted buckle and adjustable rear straps with adjustability capabilities, as well as durable polyester webbed material, such as this gift will stand the test of time!
Amputees will find the suction shower grab bar particularly helpful. This tool provides extra stability while bathing, helping prevent falls when getting in or out of the tub or shower. With enough suction power to hold up to 300 pounds, this durable safety device makes bathing much safer for anyone missing one or both legs.
If someone in your life has recently undergone leg amputation, they’ll require loose clothing in order to ensure proper blood circulation and healing. Sweatpants or joggers make an ideal present as these are used everyday during daily activities without restricting blood flow. Home Guardian medical alert systems offer amputees 24/7 emergency monitoring without the need for landline phones – ideal gifts!
Easy tasks such as buttoning shirts or pulling zippers may become challenging for people who have lost legs. A button aid or zipper pull would make a thoughtful gift for leg amputees as it will assist them with dressing themselves more conveniently.
Button Aid or Zipper Pull
If your loved one struggles with limited hand function or dexterity, buttoning shirts or zipping jackets may become challenging tasks. This helpful gift for amputees makes these tasks simpler by reducing bending and stretching – featuring a wooden handle with loop at one end to access button holes, and wire hook at the other to grip and pull zippers – and can be used by both left handed users as well.
Amputees will find a tablet bean bag cushion pad extremely beneficial. It enables them to read books from Amazon or watch movies on their device without needing to bend over, and comes equipped with an easy carrying top handle and is portable.
Amputees would benefit greatly from having a waterproof leg cast cover as part of their gift collection to help keep their cast dry when showering or bathing, and provide additional protection from splashes of water or even insects when outdoors for activities like gardening.
Noah Galloway’s book, “I Still Run Better than the Government”, can provide an engaging and inspirational read that may help your loved one cope with losing a leg and understand that their lives have not come to an end after losing one. Remind them they still possess great potential and can achieve their goals and dreams!