chmsam said:
The shape is a little unconventional for her, but how about an Eternalight? Easy to operate switches, lightweight, long life, and will fit easily in a pocket. The lower end models are even smaller, simple to operate, and inexpensive.
I've had an ErgoMarine and a Derringer. I'd hate in either case to get her to try and change the batteries with arthritis, particularly the Ergo models which need a screwdriver.
yellow1 said:
me likey the safe-light / pal-lights.
it uses a 9 volt battery that seems to last forever. the form factor also makes it hard for it to roll underneath the bed or sofa.
i have the version that has the constant-on feature which makes it really easy to find @ night. plus... it's large enough to be noticeable in my mom's hands.
Another good choice but again battery change issues persist, and she'd be doing it every 2 years. Getting the retaining band off and back on again would be hard for someone with arthritis (oops--I've only used Pals and E-Lites; don't know how the battery is changed on the Safe-Light, but if it's simpler, I'll happily eat my words, and would recommend the Safe-Light Companion as easiest to find).
My choice would be somewhat offbeat: The
Energizer Quick Switch. Why?
-It's large enough for someone with reduced dexterity to handle and find if misplaced.
-Battery changes are simple, it can take batteries large enough for her to handle, and it can take AAs, Cs, or Ds, so if she has 2 (matching) of any of those, she's good to go.
-If it's dropped it's relatively cheap to replace.
-The switch is very easy to work.
-Swap out the bulb for a Lambda PR and the runtime, brightness, and smoothness of beam all increase, while fragility of the bulb drastically decreases.
-Color is light enough to see and the orange trim at the bezel is also highly visible.
Only drawbacks are that it's a bit slick (fixable with grip tape), it's not roll-proof (could glue a foam rubber block onto its "anti-roll" pegs), and it won't stand on its tail for candle use.