Bell Ringer Assignment

Question 1

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Sock aid - minimizes the need to bend over to put on socks

Question 2

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Long handle shoe horn - prevents need to bend over to slide shoes over heel

Question 3

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Dressing stick - helps put on clothing for those with restricted ROM

Question 4

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Long handle reacher - used to reach for items instead of needing to bend over or reach

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Button hook - button shirts with the use of one hand

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Universal cuff / cuff with slot - secures feeding and hygiene utensils for those who lack grasp and fine motor coordination

Question 7

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Foam tubing - slide-on handles that secure feeding, writing, or grooming utensils for those who lack grasp and fine motor coordination

Question 8

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Built up utensils - thick handled utensils that help with feeding for those who lack grasp and fine motor coordination

Question 9

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Weighted utensils - Heavy-handled silverware for tremor-like hand movements

Question 10

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Nose cut-out cup = Cut out cups for persons with limited neck motion and/or swallowing precautions

Question 11

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Rocker knife - Rounded knife, beneficial for one-handed meal preparation or weak hand strength/grasp.

Question 12

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Plate guard / portable inner lip plate = Portable metal or plastic guards placed around the edge of the plate to prevent food from sliding off and easing the scooping process.

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Inner lip plate = high wall plate to prevent food from sliding off and easing the scooping process

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Cup with lid = Spill proof cup to prevent accidental spills for individuals who have difficulty controlling regular cups

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Angled utensils = Bent silverware for limited range-of-motion

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Long handled brush = Allows independent hair brushing for individuals who have limited range of motion.

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Long handled sponge = Elongated plastic handle attached to a sponge or loofah; useful for persons who struggle with bending at the hips to wash the lower body

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One-handed nail clipper with suction cups = Single-hand push-down feature to allow independent nail clipping with one hand

Question 19

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Easy out tube squeezer = Single-hand push-down feature to allow independent toothpaste or other cream tube use with one hand

Question 20

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One-handed denture brush with suction cups = Suction feature that allow independent denture cleaning with one hand

Question 21

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Easy wipe / toileting wiping aid = Self-wipe aid for individuals who have limited range of motion

Question 22

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Toilet wall grab bar = Can be positioned on one or both sides. Assist people who have difficulty sitting down/getting up from toilet, have balance problems while seated or need help rising from a seated position.

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Over the toilet commode = Raise height and provides hand rails to help on/off toilet transfer. Provides an alternative to using a toilet for people who can’t get to a bathroom or can’t sit on a toilet. Drop arm, wider surface, wheels features available.

Question 24

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Raised toilet seat (with arms) = Intended to provide extra height, reduce the risk of falls, reduces the need to squat low

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Shower wall grab bars = Prevent from slipping, enable to maintain balance, lessen fatigue while standing, hold some of the weight while maneuvering, or have something to grab onto in case of a slip or fall in the tub

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Tub clamp on bar = Clamps to the side of the bathtub and provides a secure and hold for people stepping into, or out of their bathtub

Question 27

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Bath transfer bench = Allows people to remain seated while transferring in and out of the shower or bathtub. Reduces the need to step over the bathtub wall.

Question 28

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Bath chair (with backrest) / bath stool (without backrest) = Increases safety by decreasing risk of falls by providing a secure sitting area in a slippery shower or bath.

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Wheeled commode / rolling shower chair = Allows the person to be rolled into the shower while seated. Can be used as a commode on wheels or rolled over the toilet