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Adaptive equipment and assistive devices can improve your quality of life and maintain your independence. Are there items listed below that could help you?
EVERYDAY ITEMS
Universal Cuff
Universal Cuffs are designed to give persons with limited grip or dexterity controlled use of items. You can use a rubber band or buy a device like this.
Weighted Utensils
Weighted Utensils provide additional weight to help stabilize hand and arm movements for those who experience tremors or shakes when eating.
Plate Guard
This device attaches onto plates and prevents food from accidentally being pushed off the plate while eating.
Dressing Stick
This device helps with putting on and taking off clothes, such as pants, shirts, jackets, and socks, by minimizing the need for bending, reaching, or twisting.
Button Hook
This device simplifies the process of buttoning clothes by allowing individuals to grasp and pull buttons through buttonholes with one hand.
Sock Aid
This device allows you to put on socks independently without having to bend down and risk losing your balance.
Shoe Horn
Shoe horns assist with slipping your foot into shoes.
Reacher
These devices helps grab out-of-reach items with ease.
Gait Belt
This device is worn by the patient and provides stability and support by allowing caregivers and clinicians a belt to hold onto patients.
Long Handled Sponge
This handle helps wash hard-to-reach places and helps eliminate excessive bending and reaching.
Foam Grip Tubing
The foam tubing is designed to improve grip strength by increasing the size of the utensil's base. There are multiple sizes for different objects.
HOME EQUIPMENT
Bed Assist Bar
This device provides assistance getting in and out of bed and couches.
Slide Board
This device helps individuals with limited mobility safely transfer between different surfaces, such as from a wheelchair to a bed, car, or commode.
**Requires education from a PT or OT**
Grab Bars
This device enables a person to maintain balance, lessen fatigue while standing, hold some of their weight while maneuvering, or have something to grab onto in case of a slip or fall.
Tub Transfer Bench
This device allows you to transfer in and out of the tub by sitting and sliding across the bench.
Shower Chair
These devices are waterproof, quick drying, and slipping resistant. This provides more safety and energy conservation to be able to sit while showering.
Detachable Shower Head
This device can be removed from a mount and held in the hand during showering to allow for controlled water flow.
Raised Toilet Seat
This device makes it easier for users with mobility or strength issues to get on and off the toilet without discomfort.
Toilet Safety Rail
This device offers secure support while getting up or sitting down on the toilet.
Bedside Commode
This device is a portable toilet that can be used when someone can get out of bed but unable to make it to the toilet.
TECHNOLOGY
LifeAlert
Life Alert offers devices like wearable pendants and base units that allow users to press a button for help in case of an emergency.
Nightlights
These devices provide light at night to prevent falls from occurring.
Smart Watch
These are wearable smart devices that sync to your phone. There are multiple applications that you can download. It can detect falls and communicate with emergency services.
Larger Fonts
Large fonts provide easier visual fields to see texts and emails.
Amazon Alexa /
Google Home
Smart devices can provide voice activated commands to turn on lights, call for help, communicate with caregivers, etc.
Speech to Text Programs
These programs allow you to transcribe verbawords into text messages and emails.
Strive PD
This app can be downloaded to iPhones and Apple Watches. It will track symptoms, side effects and other triggers. It tracks your physical activity and tremors. It also assists with medication management with alerts to take your medicine.
Large Buttons on Phones
Large buttons allows easier access to dial numbers. Phones with the ability to add pictures with pre-programmed numbers are valuable.
MOBILITY DEVICES
**ALL EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND EDUCATED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL (PT, OT, ETC.)**
CANES
Single Point Cane
These are the most commonly used type of cane. Their purpose is to improve balance by widening a person's base of support.
Offset Cane
These canes have a unique shape that allows users to support some of their body weight.
Multiple-Legged Cane
These canes have multiple legs to provide a wide base for support. The most common types have three or four short legs attached to the base.
WALKERS
Standard Walker
This device is a mobility aid with four legs, typically rubber-tipped, that requires the user to lift and move the device to advance while walking. The primary function is stability, mostly used for people who need maximum support..
2 Wheel Walker
This device is a walking aid with two front wheels and no rear wheels. It is mainly used indoors or for short walks outdoors.
4 Wheel Walker
This device (also called rollators) has wheels on all legs. There are brakes and a padded seat. These are not as stable and are recommended for people who need moderate support.
WHEELCHAIRS
Transport Chairs
These chairs are only designated for transportation. They have four small wheels and should only be pushed by attendants or caregivers.
Manual Wheelchair
These are the most common type of wheelchair with two small front wheels and two large back wheels. They are suitable for individuals that have adequate upper body strength to propel themselves and are versatile - can be used indoors and outdoors.
Power Wheelchair
These chairs are powered by a motor and are controlled by a joystick to maneuver indoor and outdoor settings.