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Digital weighing scale
Large-display scale, for weekly weight checks.
Good forHeart failure, appetite or weight changes
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What it is, and who it helps
A digital scale with a large display helps track weight weekly. Sudden gain can signal fluid build-up in heart failure; steady loss can signal poor appetite, illness or under-nutrition. Both are easier to act on when noticed early.
A scale with a low step-on height and a wide platform is safer for older users.
How to choose
- Choose a scale with large digits, a clear display and a weight limit above your parent's weight.
- Look for a non-slip surface, a wide platform and a low height.
- Pick a model with a stable reading and automatic switch-off.
- Consider a model with memory or a chair-scale if standing is difficult.
Using it safely
- Weigh at the same time each week, ideally in the morning after using the toilet and before breakfast, in similar clothing.
- Place the scale on a hard, flat floor, not a carpet.
- Report a weight gain of more than a couple of kilos in a few days, or unplanned weight loss, to your doctor.
Before you buy
How often should my parent weigh?
Weekly for most people; daily if the doctor has asked for it, for example in heart failure.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
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A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.