FARMINGDALE, NY, January 23, 2013 (Press-News.org) MaxiAids Products for Independent Living (www.MaxiAids.com) has released their 2013/14 Catalog. Commonly accepted as the 'Reference Guide of the Industry,' the MaxiAids Catalog contains the largest available assortment of items that support active, healthy and independent lives.
The most viewed catalog in the industry, it has thousands of budget-friendly assistive items for all age groups, no matter what their special need is. See more clearly with magnified, talking or large print daily living items such as talking watches and large numbered clocks! Never oversleep with reliable vibrating alarm clocks... and hear more clearly with amplified telephones and personal amplifiers! Perform daily chores with ease using specially designed cooking helpers and dressing aids!
Feel the therapeutic comfort of pillows, cushions and supports and enjoy greater mobility with a huge selection of canes, walkers and even seats that lift you to a standing position. Hundreds of home safety, healthcare and medication aids including bath benches, safety rails/bars and diabetic aids help you take care of yourself and make taking medicine doses a whole lot easier!
To accommodate this vast range of items, this year's catalog has been redesigned to provide fast, easy browsing and a better shopping experience.
"MaxiAids now carries over 8,000 products designed to make people's lives easier and more productive," notes Executive Director of Operations Larry DiBlasi. "With so many items in stock, we want to be sure our customers can quickly and easily find what they are looking for.
Mr. DiBlasi says that very often customers looking for a specific item are amazed to discover how many different, helpful items MaxiAids has in stock. Now customers will find it easier than ever to find and buy all these items that they never even knew existed.
Also for this year's catalog, MaxiAids has introduced a new pricing structure, lowering their already industry-leading prices even further. Hundreds of items throughout the 2013/14 catalog are marked with a special "New Low Price" symbol to reflect these cost savings.
"As people struggle in the current economy, it's important that we continue to provide the best value," says company founder and President Elliot Zaretsky. "Whether they are buying on behalf of a school district, a government agency, or for themselves or a loved one - we want our customers to know that MaxiAids offers the best service and the lowest prices... period."
MaxiAids is currently in their 27th year proudly serving the needs of our seniors, veterans, the blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, arthritic, diabetic and those with mobility challenges and other special needs. The MaxiAids 2013/14 Catalog is packed with thousands of helpful products designed to help individuals live more active, healthy and independent lives. For more information, visit www.MaxiAids.com or call 1-800-522-6294.
Products That Make a Difference: Discover MaxiAids' 2013/14 Catalog
MaxiAids Products for Independent Living has released their 2013/14 catalog featuring thousands of helpful items and new low prices. Considered by many the 'Reference Guide of the Industry', it has also been re-designed for faster, easier navigation.
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[Press-News.org] Products That Make a Difference: Discover MaxiAids' 2013/14 CatalogMaxiAids Products for Independent Living has released their 2013/14 catalog featuring thousands of helpful items and new low prices. Considered by many the 'Reference Guide of the Industry', it has also been re-designed for faster, easier navigation.