ADL Assistive Devices Flashcards
(22 cards)
Sock aid
Allows individuals with limited mobility to put on socks independently without bending/reaching down
Long shoe horn
Allows individuals with limited mobility to put on their shoes independently without bending/reaching down
Elastic shoe laces
Allows individuals with limited UE or LE mobility to put on their shoes independently
Reacher
Allow individuals with limited mobility to extend their reach to grab items or to dress lower extremity
Denture brush with suction cup base
Allows independent denture cleaning with one hand
Dressing stick
Facilitates UE dressing for individuals who can use only one arm or have other arm mobility limitation/restriction
Buttonhook
Allows independent buttoning for individuals who have limited UE fine motor skills
Universal cuff
Allows independent use of eating utensils for individuals with limited grip or finger dexterity
Cylindrical foam tubing
Facilitates grasping of utensils, writing tools or grooming tools for individuals who have limited finger mobility
Buckingham Easy Wipe - toileting aid
Allows independent personal hygiene for individuals who have limited reach or mobility.
Long handled brush
Allows independent hair brushing for individuals who have limited UE mobility
Long handle sponge
Allows independent bathing/showering for individuals who have difficulty reaching certain body areas.
One hand nail clipper
Allows independent nail clipping with one hand
Easy out tube squeezer
Allows independent toothpaste or other cream tube use with one hand
Built up utensil
Allows independent use of utensils for individuals who have limited grasping ability to self-feed.
Angled utensils
Allows independent use of utensils for individuals who have limited grasping ability to self-fee (often wrist mobility).
Weighted utensils
Helps reduce hand tremors allowing more control when eating
Rocker knife
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.
Inner lip plate
Allows more controlled eating while by preventing food from sliding off the plate and can be used to push food on the utensil
Plate guard
Allows for more controlled eating while by preventing food from sliding off the plate and can be used to push food on the utensil
Nosey cup
Allows for independent and safer drinking for individuals with limited neck mobility
Mug with a lid
Prevents accidental spills for individuals who have difficulty holding or controlling regular cups
