Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living Releases List of Top 10 Father's Day Gift Ideas for Your Special Needs Dad

    FARMINGDALE, NY, June 10, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living, www.MaxiAids.com, has released its list of Father's Day gift ideas. Although Maxi-Aids products are geared largely towards those with special needs (including the blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, arthritic and diabetic), the list includes a variety of items that many senior citizens, baby boomers, or almost any dad will find useful.

"It's always hard to narrow our list down to only a handful of gift ideas because we carry over 6,000 items," says Maxi-Aids' founder and president Elliot Zaretsky. "But we try to include a mix of new items and 'old favorites', and of course we pay close attention to what our customers are saying and buying."

"This year, we're excited about our new REIZEN WATER-RESISTANT TALKING LCD WATCHES that are great for dads who enjoy fishing and boating," continues Mr. Zaretsky, "and we also have our popular REIZEN JUMBO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL for those fathers who love to keep control of the remote, but who may have difficulty seeing standard sized television remotes.

Another favorite is the GRILL-RIGHT WIRELESS TALKING BBQ/OVEN THERMOMETER with it's wireless remote thermometer that lets 'grillmeister dads' relax or putter around the yard while at the same time monitoring the grill so nothing burns.

"In light of the current financial difficulties so many people are experiencing, we also tried to include choices for all budgets," says Mr. Zaretsky. "So, whether your price range is closer to our LARGE DIAL HI FIDELITY AM/FM TABLE RADIO for $139.95, or to the handyman's best friend, the EXTENDABLE FLASHLIGHT WITH MAGNETIC HEAD for $14.95, we have you covered."

Below is the list of Father's Day gift ideas. For more information or to place an order, click the product name, visit www.MaxiAids.com or call 1-800522-6294.

MAXI-AIDS TOP 10 FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS DAD:

10. REIZEN WATER-RESISTANT TALKING LCD WATCH - 700778 - 19.95. Announces the time at the touch of a button! Easy-to-see 3/8" x 7/8" LCD with bold black numbers. Alarm with snooze: wake to buzzer alarm or one of two music tones. Stainless steel back. Color: Black face with black plastic band/rugged-style gray accents. Uses 1 CR2025 Battery (included.)

9. VOICE RECORDING TAPE MEASURE - 302222 - $15.95. Record project dimensions & details! No need to remember exact measurements as you walk to the workshop. Combines the functions of tape measure along with a 20-second voice recording feature. Voice recorder allows multiple voice messages with sequential playback. 12-ft measuring tape. Uses 4 button cell batteries (included.)

8. GRILL-RIGHT WIRELESS TALKING BBQ/OVEN THERMOMETER - 559131 - $59.95. Perfect grilling every time and no need to stand by the grill! Select entree (Beef, Hamburger, Chicken, Fish, etc.) or doneness (Rare, Medium, Well, etc.) LCD readout & spoken prompts advise of the temperature/doneness of meat. Wireless range: up to 330 feet. Uses 2 AA & 2 AAA batteries (included.)

7. HANDS-FREE LIGHTED MAGNIFIER - 604921 - $19.95. Magnification plus light lets you see fine detail work while your hands are left free to work! Worn like a headband - fits comfortably over prescription/safety glasses. Includes 1.5x, 2.5x and 3.5x interchangeable magnifying lenses. Great for hobbies (coin/stamp collecting, etc.) and detailed work/projects. Uses 2 AG-13 batteries (included.)

6. REIZEN JUMBO UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL - 300011 - $24.95. Makes it easy to watch TV, Movies, plus you'll never lose it down the couch cushions! Large 3/4" buttons with bold black print are variably shaped (circles, triangles & squares) for tactile identification. Compatible with most brands. Operates your VCR, TV, DVD (except Blu-ray), Dish Satellite & Cable Box. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included.) 5 1/2" W x 8 1/2" L.

5. TV EARS 2.3MHZ - 9010341 - $99.95. Increase the TV volume without disturbing others! Hear the TV, no matter how loud you need to make it, without disturbing your spouse or other family members. 120 decibels (3x's more powerful than standard headsets.) Use with all TV's, including plasma and LCD flat screens. Patented ear tips add clarity and comfort. 1-hour quick charge (rechargeable batteries & charging base included.)

4. LARGE DIAL HI FIDELITY AM/FM TABLE RADIO - 306252 - $139.95. Crystal clear audio in a small cabinet! Precise tuner pulls in even the weakest stations. 3 dials control all functions. Auxiliary input jack (compatible with iPods) & stereo headphone jack. Includes external FM antenna and 9' power cord. Handmade wood cabinet. Measures 4.5 inch H x 8.375 inch L x 5.25 inch W.

3. EXTENDABLE FLASHLIGHT WITH MAGNETIC HEAD - 504066 - $14.95. Illuminate hard to reach areas and retrieve dropped items! Extends from 12 in. to 26 in. to illuminate hard to reach areas. Magnetic head helps you find stray screws, nails, nuts, washers, tools, or any metal item. Super bright 50,000-hour LED bulb. Water resistant for indoor/outdoor use. Uses 2 AA batteries (not included.)

2. COCOONS PILOT POLARIZED SUNWEAR - BLACK FRAME/AMBER LENS - 252302 - $44.95. Eliminate harsh glare and block 100% of harmful UV rays! Designed to be worn over prescription eyewear. Polarized UV400 scratch-resistant lenses. Case and lens cloth included. Size: Large (For prescription frames not exceeding 5-3/8" wide x 1-7/8" high.) Limited Lifetime Warranty.

1. REIZEN TALKING ATOMIC ANALOG ALARM CLOCK - 706810 - $34.95. Classic look of an analog clock face plus the convenience of talking and self-setting features. Touch button once for time announcement; Touch again for day and date announcement. Time is automatically set by daily radio signal from the NIST atomic clock. Alarm with snooze. Uses 2 "C" batteries (included.)

About Maxi-Aids

Maxi-Aids is a world-leading provider of products for independent living, supplying an extensive range of aids and devices to improve the lives of the Blind, Low Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Diabetic and those with mobility and other special needs. Maxi-Aids is the exclusive distributor of the Marks Script Guide writing aid for the Visually Impaired and Reizen products for special needs. For further information, please visit our website at www.MaxiAids.com or call 1-800-522-6294.

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