Aids for Daily Living

Cooking/Dining

Device Name  Description

 

Pour Thing

The Pour Thing



With the use of only two fingers, this pouring aid can hold liquids and beverages to make pouring easier. Pour thing can hold up to a half gallon or 2 liter container of beverages with a spout, such as milk jugs, juice jugs, and 2 liter soda bottles.

 

Manufacturer: Sammons Preston
Pour Thing

 

Low Vision Timer

Low Vision Timer

  
The tactile long ring, low vision timer comes with White Numbers. Specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired. 8 inch diameter. 1 ¼ inch, Bold, easy to read, tactile numbers. Easy to use by those with weak hands.

 

Manufacturer: MaxiAids

Low Vision Timer


Folding Pot Stabilizer

Folding Pot Stabilizer


For use by the one handed cook. Holds onto the pot handle while you stir the contents. Constructed of aluminum with rubber suction cups. Folds up for easy storage when not in use.

Manufacturer: MaxiAids

Folding Pot Stabilizer

Cool Touch Oven Rack Guards

Cool Touch Oven Rack Guards


The Cool Touch Oven Rack Guard offers protection against burns that can result if you accidentally touch or brush against hot oven racks.

 

Manufacturer: JAZ Innovations

Cool Touch Oven Rack Guards

 

Cut-Resistant Safety Glove

Cut-Resistant Safety Glove

 



Cut and chop with more confidence to help prevent minor accidental cuts and nicks when preparing food in the kitchen.

 

Manufacturer: MaxiAids

Cut-Resistant Safety Glove


Locking Lid Pot with Strainer Lid

Locking Lid pot and strainer lid

 

 

 

Stainless steel. Drain holes in lid allow steam to escape. Lock-on tabs keep lid tight and prevent food and hot water from spilling over.

 

Manufacturer: MaxiAids

Locking Lid Pot and Strainer Lid

Rocking T Knife

Rocking T Knife

 

 



Rocking T Knife requires less strength and dexterity than other rocker knives. Large handle. Pressure is applied directly above food, using strength of whole palm.

Manufacturer: Sammons Preston
Rocker Knife

Dycem Mat

Dycem Mat

 


For preventing unwanted movement or spillages, nothing beats Dycem non-slip mats. Non-slip on both sides, the mats grip a wide range of surfaces, whilst providing an unbeatable grip for any item.

 

Manufacturer: Dycem

Dycem Mat

3-Compartment Divided Plate

AliMed® 3-Compartment Divided Plate

 


Compartments keep food separated and vertical dividers help to get food onto spoon. Nonslip bottom helps prevent food spills, which can cause slips.

 

Manufacturer: AliMed

3-Compartment Divided Plate

Fire Safety Oven Stick

Fire Safety Oven Stick

 

 

Safely push and pull your oven rack with the Fire Safety Oven Stick. The front of this oven wood stick features a 12-inch printed ruler while the back provides you with a printed meat thermometer reading and cooking time scale.

 

Manufacturer: MaxiAids

Fire Safety Oven Stick

 

Easy Open Can Opener

Easy Open Can Opener

 

'J' shaped product opens ring pull can tops with a simple rocking motion.

 

Manufacturer: Jokari

Easy Open Can Opener

Safe Cut Can Opener

Safe Cut Can Opener


The operation is simple: touch one button to enable it to automatically route and open the can lid. You can turn off the switch when the lid is open. It can automatically grab the lid and pick it up, and work on cans of various sizes.

 

Manufacturer: BangRui

Safe Cut Can Opener

Grip Jar Opener

Grip Jar Opener

The OXO Good Grips Jar Opener helps open jars of all sizes, from small condiment containers to large pickle jars.

 

Manufacturer: Oxo

Jar Opener

Jar Key

Jar Key


The Jar Key releases the vacuum seal on the jar without damage to the lid and allows for easy opening.

 

Manufacturer: Brix

Jar Key

Easy Twist Jar Opener

Easy Twist Jar Opener


Fits a wide range of lid sizes to aid in jar opening

 

Manufacturer: Evriholder

Easy Twist Jar Opener

Comfort Grip Utensils

Comfort Grip Utensils


Utensils feature a twist in the metal shaft that allows bending to the right or left at any angle, for customization to individuals self-feeding needs. The soft, non-slip grip with an extra-wide lip on the handle helps to stabilize grip preventing hand slipping forward. The round handle is a natural fit for those with arthritis, weak grasp, stroke or other neurological impairments.

 

Manufacturer: Sammons Preston

Comfort Grip Utensils

Nosey Cup

Nosey Cup


The nosey cup makes it possible to drink with little to no head movement.

 

Manufacturer: Ableware

Nosey Cup

Obi Feeder

Obi Feeder
The Obi Feeder is a robotic feeding device that is activated with switch control. It gives access to four compartments of food and the user gets to independently dine.

Manufacturer: Desin

Obi Feeder

Liftware Steady

Liftware Steady
Liftware Steady is an electronic stabilizing handle with utensil attachments designed for people with hand tremors to eat more easily.

Manufacturer: Liftware

Liftware Steady

Meal Lifter

Meal Lifter


Designed to raise the meal plate to make independent feeding easier.

 

Manufacturer: Meal Lifter

Meal Lifter

One Way Straw

One Way Straw


The One Way Drinking Straw assists users with weak oral musculature and who have difficulty swallowing.

 

Manufacturer: Various

One Way Straw

 

Hot/Cold Faucet Aid

 

Hot/Cold Faucet Aid


Indicator light turns hot water red and cold water blue.

 

Manufacturer: JIM Home Decoration Store

Hot/Cold Faucet Aid

Cutting Board with Holding Pins

Cutting Board with Holding Pins


One-Handed Cutting Board features stainless steel nails to hold vegetables and side guards that keep food from falling off the board. It has rubber feet that secure the cutting board to surfaces.

 

Manufacturer: Sammons Preston

Cutting Board with Holding Pins

Food Bumper

Food Bumper


Keeps food on plate for greater independence for individuals with motor control issues.

 

Manufacturer: Maddak

Food Bumper

Universal Knob Turner

Universal Knob Turner

Gripping aid that helps turn control knob switches with a "T" handle that is comfortable to grip. Provides excellent grip on contoured knobs.

 

Manufacturer: Homecraft

Universal Knob Turner

Dressing/Personal Care

Device Name  Description

Long Handled Shoe Horn

Long Handled Shoe Horn

 



The long handled shoe horn helps people with a limited range of motion slip into shoes without bending, bruising heels or crushing the backs of the shoes.

 

Manufacturer: Duro-Med

Long Handled Shoe Horn

Long Handled Comb

Long Handled Comb



This comb is designed for individuals with arthritis, limited mobility, or general upper extremity disabilities who have difficulty using a standard comb. The extended handle is curved for the best comfort and control for brushing and combing the hair.

Manufacturer: various
Long Handled Comb



 

Button Hook

Button Hook

Jumbo wire loop can be used on almost any size large button. Specially formed stainless steel wire loop goes through the clothing eyelet and secures the button to allow it to be pulled back through the eyelet.


Manufacturer: Kinsman Enterprises
Button Hook

Pocket Dresser

Pocket Dresser

 



The Pocketdresser contains four primary dressing aids in one pocketknife style tool, making it the ultimate tool for dressing independence.

 

Manufacturer: MaxiAids

Pocket Dresser


Large Grip Nail File

Grip that a nail file is inserted into


The Multipurpose Grip rests in the whole hand and offers a variety of uses. Use the small end for a nail file and the wider end for mascara, a tooth brush or a razor.

 

Manufacturer: Etac

Large Grip Nail File

Ring Zipper Pull

Ring Zipper Pull

 

The ring zipper pull makes it easier to handle the zipper pull for a variety of grip needs.

Manufacturer: various
Ring Zipper Pull


Adaptive Grip Aids

Adaptive Grip Aids

 

Wide foam tubing provides a secure grip on everyday items such as pens, toothbrushes, silverware and more for greater stability and control.

Manufacturer: Vive
Adaptive Grip Aids

Sock Aid

 

Sock Aid
The Sock Aid is designed to assist individuals who are unable to bend down and put on socks. Center panel on the wide sock aid has raised slide strips to reduce friction on the heel. Fits any length or size of sock or stocking and has a flat design to prevent itself from rolling during sock application.

Manufacturer: various
Sock Aid


Writing/Recreation

Device Name  Description

Writing Bird

Writing Bird

 

 



The Writing Bird is a unique writing device for persons with limited hand coordination, dexterity or a weak grasp. It slides easily along writing surface using upper arm strength. Only slight downward pressure is needed to write.

 

Manufacturer: North Coast Medical

Writing Bird

Clear Card Holder

Clear Card Holder


The 1/2 wide slots in these holders narrow down to 1/8, creating easy entry and a great hold on your cards Easy to clean, light and stable.

 

Manufacturer: MaxiAids

Clear Card Holder

Large Face Playing Cards

Large Face Playing Cards


Low Vision Pinochle Jumbo Playing Cards These low vision playing cards are designed with vision needs in mind. 3/4 inch large numbers. Great for the visual impairments.

 

Manufacturer: Bicycle

Large Face Playing Cards

Universal Cuff

Universal Cuff for utencils


Enlarged area of the device fits into the palm and allows easier gripping

 

Manufacturer: various

Universal Cuff

Flipper 2 Device Universal Remote

Flipper 2 Device Universal Remote


Flipper Big Button Remote is specifically designed for Seniors, Elders, Low Vision, Blind and Alzheimer's, and anyone who wants to Simplify their TV viewing experience.

 

Manufacturer: Flipper

Flipper 2 Device Universal Remote

LED Desk Lamp

LED Desk Lamp


Energy efficient LED light with an adjustable design. Various lighting options which are easier on the eyes.

 

Manufacturer: Taotronics

LED Desk Lamp

Adaptive Grip Garden Tools-Trowel and Fork

Adaptive Grip Garden Tools-Trowel and Fork


These tools have an angled handle making it comfortable to use. By keeping your hand and wrist at a natural angle they reduce the strains that can be caused by conventional style garden tools.

 

Manufacturer: Peta LTD

Adaptive Grip Garden Tools-Trowel and Fork

Home Safety 

Device Name  Description

Reacher

Reacher

 

 


Reachers come with a variety of grip handles and a variety of pinching ends. Used to retrieve items from out of reach areas or to avoid bending or climbing.

 

Manufacturer: various

Reacher

Clamp on Grab Bar

Clamp on Grab Bar

Clamps on to side of tub to assist with getting in and out of tub safely

 

Manufacturer: Drive

Clamp on Grab Bar

Bed Assist Bar

Bed Assist Bar


Slips between mattress and box spring and assists with getting in and out of bed

 

Manufacturer: Medline

Bed Assist Bar

Seating/Travel

Device Name  Description

Leg Lifter

Leg Lifter

 

 



Reinforced webbing with a flexible metal rod extends a person's reach to assist in lifting one leg at a time. Place the loop around the foot or cast and gently ease leg up or down as needed.

 

Manufacturer: MaxiAids

Leg Lifter

EZ - Key Turner

EZ - Key Turner


A key holder designed for individuals with limited hand strength or grasping ability. These enlarged key toppers are designed to triple the leverage, allowing a person to open hard to turn locks with less effort.

 

Manufacturer: Carex

EZ - Key Turner

Large Grip Key Turner

Large Grip Key Turner


The Hole-In-One Key Holder is ideal for people with limited hand strength and/or function. It provides excellent leverage and can be grasped with the fingers inserted through the hollow center or around the outside.

 

Manufacturer: Ableware

Large Grip Key Turner

Wedge Cushion

Wedge Cushion


The orthopedically designed Ortho Wedge Cushion has a wedge shape with coccyx cut-out to add relief to your tail-bone while giving posture support to your back.

 

Manufacturer: Wagan

Wedge Cushion

Swivel Seat

Swivel Seat


Super Soft Gel & Memory Foam Combination- Made with premium quality 100% super soft memory foam infused with a cooling gel top layer to provide additional comfortable support. The gel layer reduces heat and discomfort of long-term sitting.

 

Manufacturer: Sojoy

Swivel Seat

Handybar

Handybar


The HandyBar from Stander gives you independence, balance, and support when standing or sitting from your vehicle. With the added emergency window breaker and seat belt cutting tool, you will have peace of mind when you or your loved ones are traveling.

 

Manufacturer: Strander

Handybar

Easy Reach Seatbelt Handle

Easy Reach Seatbelt Handle


Kinsman Easy Reach Seat Belt Handle provides a flexible extension handle to allow the user to grasp the seat belt while decreasing shoulder and reach extension. Glow-in-the-dark material offers high visibility at night.

 

Manufacturer: Alimed

Easy Reach Seatbelt Handle

Gas Cap Wrench

Gas Cap Wrench


Easily loosens stubborn gas caps.

 

Manufacturer: Freedom Distributors

Gas Cap Wrench

Blind Spot Mirrors

Blind Spot Mirrors


Blind spot mirror reduces blind spots for increased visibility.

 

Manufacturer: various

Blind Spot Mirrors

Ruby Slipper

Ruby Slipper
The Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover is designed with a sliding action that allows passengers to swivel in and out of the car seat with ease.

Manufacturer: Ruby Slipper LLC

Ruby Slipper

Upseat Seat Assist

Upseat Seat Assist
An economical portable lifting seat for those who need help to stand. Using a hydro-pneumatic gas spring, it is fully self-powered and does not require electricity. Activates automatically as the user stands, lifting up to 70% of their weight, up to 220 lbs.

Manufacturer: Carex
Upseat Seat Assist

Alerting/Communication

 

Device Name  Description

 Medglider Box with Alarms

Medglider Box with Alarms

 

 

 



The e-pill MedGlider Daily Medication Pill Box system helps organize medications and alarms help to ensure the right dose is taken at the right time.

 

Manufacturer: E-Pill

Medglider Box with Alarms

Reminder Rosie

Reminder Rosie

 

 


Reminder Rosie is a personalized, voice-controlled reminder device that digitally records messages to help users remember when to take medication or go to doctors' appointments, as well as other reminders useful in daily life.

 

Manufacturer: LifeAssist Technologies

Reminder Rosie

GrandPad

GrandPad

 


The large buttons and intuitive interface make the GrandPad a simple tablet for seniors who want to video chat, play music and share memories with family and friends. 

Manufacturer: Consumer Cellular

GrandPad

Time Timer

Time Timer

The Time Timer displays the passage of time with a disappearing red disk. Can ease transitions by showing “how much longer” and “here’s what ‘5 more minutes’ really means”.

 

Manufacturer: Time Timer

Time Timer

Time Cue

Time Cue
A single-message speech output device allows recording of one message to be set to play at a specific time. There is room for a corresponding picture cue.

Manufacturer: Attainment Company

Time Cue

Time Tracker

Time Tracker
A terrific way to set time limits, ease transitions and teach time management skills. This innovative timer has three lighted levels¬—green, yellow and red— that signal users to the passing of time by flashing sequentially and (if desired) sounding an auditory cue.

Manufacturer: Enabling Devices

Time Tracker