A hook with a built up handle that allows people with weakness or paralysis in one hand to do or undo zippers of their pants, sweaters and coats. Great for people with arthritis or stroke.
Button Hook to Help with Dressing
An assistive aid with a built up handle that allows someone with poor fine motor abilities to secure buttons on their shirts. Also great for those that have had stroke where they have weakness or paralysis on one side of their body.
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Universal Cuff For Greater Independence
A fabric strap that is secured to one’s hand or wrist. It contains a pocket which allows one to put eating utensils or other tools like pencils inside and allow those with little or no hand grasp strength or fine motor abilities to be independent.
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Alternating Pressure Mattress
A therapeutic mattress commonly used in hospital beds by people that cannot weight shift or reposition on their own. By alternating the amount of pressure through a pump this mattress decreases one’s risk of developing pressure sores.
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Sliding Wooden Transfer Board
A wooden board that is placed underneath a person with the other end resting on a similar height surface. One can then weight shift / slide across until they reach the other side. Great for those that have difficulty standing.
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Gripper Socks
Special socks that have rubber gripping pads on the underside to prevent slipping. This is commonly used in the hospital when people do not have any footware with them, but can also be used within the home to decrease fall risks in some situations.