Don't know if this is applicable to this lady who sounds like a wonderful person; but there is an adult apron bib that I made for an elderly friend. It doesn't look like a bib so it won't make the person feel like they're sloppy, it is more like a vest that slips on from the front, sleeveless and goes down to about the upper thigh. If this sounds like something that would work let me know and I'll find the pattern and give you all the info.
Just remembered the remote pillow. It is a decorator pillow with pockets that you slip the remotes for various devices in, could also be used to hold other needed items. Easy to make and saves ups and downs once you're all cuddled up in your easy chair.
Last edited by BettyGee; 09-28-2013 at 06:54 AM.
Reason: another idea