Assistive Devices

Having trouble opening jars or turning a door handle? There are now assistive devices available to help you. Many of your normal daily activities have devices available to help you stay active. You can find assistive devices for the kitchen on many different websites. Below are a few examples of devices that can help with activities of daily living.

Buttons & More

The pocket dresser helps with button hooks, zipper pulls & shoelaces.

Compression Gloves

Do your hands and wrists ache? Mine do after a long day on the computer. I use compression gloves when this happens. The gloves come in smooth or bumpy grips - I have found the bumpy ones helpful when trying to hold a glass. You can find these online and at various drug stores.

Door knobs

Having trouble opening those round door knobs? These door knob covers make it easier to grip the door knob and open the door. They are available on many websites.