ADL Assistive Devices

Question 1

Sock aid

Answer 1

Allows individuals with limited mobility to put on socks independently without bending/reaching down

Question 2

Long shoe horn

Answer 2

Allows individuals with limited mobility to put on their shoes independently without bending/reaching down

Question 3

Elastic shoe laces

Answer 3

Allows individuals with limited UE or LE mobility to put on their shoes independently

Question 4

Reacher

Answer 4

Allow individuals with limited mobility to extend their reach to grab items or to dress lower extremity

Question 5

Denture brush with suction cup base

Answer 5

Allows independent denture cleaning with one hand

Question 6

Dressing stick

Answer 6

Facilitates UE dressing for individuals who can use only one arm or have other arm mobility limitation/restriction

Question 7

Buttonhook

Answer 7

Allows independent buttoning for individuals who have limited UE fine motor skills

Question 8

Universal cuff

Answer 8

Allows independent use of eating utensils for individuals with limited grip or finger dexterity

Question 9

Cylindrical foam tubing

Answer 9

Facilitates grasping of utensils, writing tools or grooming tools for individuals who have limited finger mobility

Question 10

Buckingham Easy Wipe - toileting aid

Answer 10

Allows independent personal hygiene for individuals who have limited reach or mobility.

Question 11

Long handled brush

Answer 11

Allows independent hair brushing for individuals who have limited UE mobility

Question 12

Long handle sponge

Answer 12

Allows independent bathing/showering for individuals who have difficulty reaching certain body areas.

Question 13

One hand nail clipper

Answer 13

Allows independent nail clipping with one hand

Question 14

Easy out tube squeezer

Answer 14

Allows independent toothpaste or other cream tube use with one hand

Question 15

Built up utensil

Answer 15

Allows independent use of utensils for individuals who have limited grasping ability to self-feed.

Question 16

Angled utensils

Answer 16

Allows independent use of utensils for individuals who have limited grasping ability to self-fee (often wrist mobility).

Question 17

Weighted utensils

Answer 17

Helps reduce hand tremors allowing more control when eating

Question 18

Rocker knife

Answer 18

Allows independent use of knife with one hand. Designed for individuals who are unable to use fork and knife at the same time to cut their food.

Question 19

Inner lip plate

Answer 19

Allows more controlled eating while by preventing food from sliding off the plate and can be used to push food on the utensil

Question 20

Plate guard

Answer 20

Allows for more controlled eating while by preventing food from sliding off the plate and can be used to push food on the utensil

Question 21

Nosey cup

Answer 21

Allows for independent and safer drinking for individuals with limited neck mobility

Question 22

Mug with a lid

Answer 22

Prevents accidental spills for individuals who have difficulty holding or controlling regular cups