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Turning lights on for disabled people?

Hi, Many thanks for letting me join. I wonder if anyone can please help. My eldery Dad's disabled & has to use a zimmer frame. He's now having problems reaching for his light switches, so I'm trying to think of ways to help him.
I remember hearing about a lamp that turns on & off when you whistle at it (he can whistle lol) but I can't find 1 online. Another option is a bulb that's clap activated, but he can't do that, but I'm wondering if that also means it reactes to a high pitched noise.
I would really appreciate any advise.
Many thanks 😊
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My Nan used to use remote controlled plug socket adapters for lamps, I can't imagine they're expensive.
I wonder if your dad has had a social care needs assessment?
If someone you know, needs help to cope day-to-day, the first step is to get a needs assessment from your local council.
You'll need to have this assessment before the council can recommend a service such as:
The needs assessment is free and anyone can ask for one.
How to get a needs assessment
Contact social services at your local council and ask for a needs assessment. You can call them or do it online.
Apply for a needs assessment
From this perhaps they would be able to suggest adaptations to the home to make life a little easier for him?
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Thank you for joining and sharing. Sorry to hear about your father.
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Please can I suggest you contact AGE UK.
Might be worth a chat. As they could help with assisting your father in any thing lifestyle he may need.
Support groups and other aspects of advice and guidance.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk.
You could may I say. Go on line and look for disabled suppliers. Many have websites with tools, practical solutions and ideas.
AMAZON has a disabled section for utensils, equipment and anything else you might need .
Just a thought.
Please if I can further help or you wish to know anything please get in touch.
Please take care.
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u can get led lamps for about £10 but u can get bigger lamps.
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