| New
device godsend if you have difficulty getting in or out of car.
Fifty Plus - By Pedro J. Arrais
Reproduced with
permission
Mobility is a priority for seniors because it means independence.
For most, mobility means the car. Unfortunately age and
illness take their toll and getting in and out of cars can become difficult.
Compounding the problem are cars that are low to the ground. It can
become embarrassing to have to have somebody to help you in and out
of a car.
A local inventor, Ian Stewart, has a novel solution and
it has been flying off the shelves since its introduction in December
1999.
Called the Handybar®, this deceptively simple patented
device allows senior drivers and passengers to get in and out of their
cars or sport-utility vehicles easily.
The Handybar® is a sculptured anodized-steel shaft
with a comfortable, soft-grip handle. It uses the existing door latch
as a fulcrum. The elderly and others with mobility problems can use
this fulcrum to lever or pivot themselves out of a vehicle. Without
such a device, people typically grab the door frame for support, which
for many can be uncomfortable.
The bar gives users that added margin of safety. A locking
mechanism prevents the unit from being accidentally dislodged.
The device is compact and very portable. Some users carry
it with them so that they may use it in a variety of vehicles. Others
just leave it in their cars, as it is easy to store.
The Handybar® fits most domestic and Japanese vehicles.
It comes with a lifetime warranty.
The product can also be found in the parts department
of most car dealerships.
This new product is affordable and represents an investment
in one's personal safety and peace of mind. |
