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Daily Living:
Device

Description

Grabber

Small 

Bathmaster 2000

Powered bath lift.  Hand controlled to raise and lower.

Charger.  Side flap and straps.  400lb. capacity. 

Soap Grippers (2)Attaches easily to tub or sink area. 
Dressing Stick (Deluxe) 

 Features a small C-hook at one end and a large, plastic-

coated push-pull hook at the other.  26" long.  Foam

grip. 

Reacher / Grabber

EZ Reacher.  20" long w/circular rubber cups to provide a

secure grip. 

Key Turner   
Bath seat/chair

Extended Handle

dust pan/broom set

Sweep without having to bend over. 

Automatic Faucet

Control 

Faucet attachment with "toothpick" hangs under faucet and

allows minimal movement to turn water on and off.  No

faucet turning needed. 

Steel Door Knob

Extensions (2)

 Steel extension handle attaches to any round doorknob to

provide leverage for easier opening.  Handle is 3" long.

Complete set of 2.

Cylindrical Foam

Holders 

 7 sizes

Touch Dimmer 

Converts any metal lamp to on/off touch control. 

Adjustable Cup Holder   

Rubber Door 

Knob Extension (2) 

Soft rubber mold snaps over doorknob providing leverage to

turn knob.  Handle is 2.5" long. 

Hair Dryer Holder  

 Hands-free use.  Holder can be mounted.

Reacher/Grabber 

Folds and locks 

Button Hook / Zipper

Puller 

 

Use with only one hand.  Pass loop through hole, over button and pull through.

Ergonomic Spatula 

 Lightweight, angled handle designed for those with reduced 

hand strength, preventing strained joints and muscles. 

Good Grips Pizza Cutter  

Built up handle.  Ideal for people with arthritis and limited

abilility to grasp. 

Good Grips Tablespoon 

 Built up handle.  Ideal for people with arthritis and limited

abilility to grasp. 

Good Grips Fork 

 Built up handle.  Ideal for people with arthritis and limited

abilility to grasp. 

Good Grips Rocker

Knife / Pizza Cutter 

 Built up handle.  Ideal for people with arthritis and limited

abilility to grasp. 

Good Grips Spoon  

 Built up handle.  Head of spoon can be twisted to any 

angle accomodating right or left hand use. 

Good Grips 8" Slicer

Knife  

 Built up handle.  Ideal for people with arthritis and limited

abilility to grasp. 

Rocking T Knife  

Semicircular shaped blade, allows food to be cut using a

rocking motion. 

Flexible Tablespoon 

 May be angled or positioned in a variety of directions.

Latex free. 

Flexible Teaspoon

 May be angled or positioned in a variety of directions.

Latex free. 

Flexible Fork 

 May be angled or positioned in a variety of directions.

Latex free. 

Scuba Seal Mug Lids 

 Lids regulate flow of liquids.  Latex free. 

Partioned Plate

 3/4" high dividers allow food to be scooped onto utensils

easily.

Round Scoop Plate 

 Heavy duty plate with a groove in the lip to hold utensils. 

Non-slip rubber holds the plate for one handed dining. 

Tab Grabber 

 Opens both twist tops of bottles and pop tops of cans. 

Clear Plate Guard 

 A clear plastic food guard that secures around plate 8 1/2" -

10" in diameter.  Provides lip around plate to scoop food 

up against. 

Liquid Level Indicator 

 A unit that hangs over lip of container and will buzz and 

vibrate when liquid is within 1/2" from the top. 

Metal Pot Holder

 Attaches around burner to prevent pan from turning when

cooking on stove. 

Ergonomic Knife 

 Features a lightweight, closed handle and angled head to 

minimize wrist movement. 

Cutting Board

(Formica)  

 
Diabetic Cook Book  

A selection of diabetic/sugar-free recipes. 

Roll-About Trivet  

 Wooden trivet on wheels assists in moving hot or heavy

pans and dishes.  8 1/2" diameter. 

Spoon with handle  
Oval Scoop Plate  

 Heavy duty plate with a groove in the lip to hold utensils.

  Non-slip rubber holds the plate in place for one handed

dining. 

Utensil Holder  

 Velcro loop straps around hand.  Slots hold fork and 

spoon.  Ideal for those with limited grasp. 

Easy Grip Cup 

 A 12 oz. mug with molded plastic "T" handle. 

Plastic Plate Guard  

 Adapts standard plates for confident self-feeding.  Guard

curves slightly to aid scooping and keeping food on plate. 

Knob Turner

 Fits over stove knob for easier turning. 

Commode 
Bath seat  
Elastic shoe laces  

 Slip shoes on and off without tying or untying laces. 

Toothbrush Holder  
Blood Pressure Monitor  

 Regular size, talking

Pill Box Timer Clock 

 4 channel.  Battery operated.  4 separate pill dividers with

different timers for different pills.

Ergonomic Can Opener 

 Easy to grip can opener 

Measuring Cups &

Spoons 

 Large print numbers.

Adjustable Table 

Over the lap table.  Adjustable.  Can be used for a book

holder, music stand, easel or as a bed or wheelchair

tray.  Folds. 

Adjustable Tilt Top

Bed Tray

 
Weekly Pill Holder 

 Blue with Braille 

Pill Cap Opener 

 For lifting or flipping open pill bottle caps. 

Cooking Instruction

Book 

 
Extended Shoe Horn  

 Lightweight metal shoehorn has an easy-to-bend spring on

the horn for better positioning.  23 1/2" long. 

Good Grips Knife

 Good Grips feature large soft rubber handles to cushion

grip.  Stainless steel utensils have an adjustable metal shaft

that allows them to be twisted to an angle specific for your

loved one's needs.

Bath Bench 

White with back. 

Toilet Seat Riser  

Eliminates lower back strain caused by conventional toilet

seats.  Front locking bracket safely secures to most bowls.

Padded arm rests.  Raises toilet seat by 5". 

Talking Med Advisor  

Worn like a wrist watch.  Water resistant.  Records vital

medical information and is replayed at the touch of a button. 

Medi Cap and Ring Pull  

 Removes caps from jars or bottles.  Ring pull removes lid

with rings and also prys open jars. 

Commode   

 White

Bag Openers  

Sharp point punctures and slits open plastic bags.  Use the

magnet to keep the opener in a handy place. 

Magnetic Nail Gripper 

 Holds nail in place while you hammer.  Magnetic head

also retrieves lost nails and screws. 

Tub Grab Bar    
Grab-It Port-a-Bar (2)

The powerful suction cups provide a firm hold to your tub,

shower, and any other smooth surface.  No tools needed.

Simply flip two levers to attach and remove.  Will not damage surface: great for renters.  Up to 200lbs. of pull strength.

Position anywhere.

Easy Grip Nail Clipper

 

Wooden Pencil

Holder 

Freedom Grip

Bed Rail 

 

Handi Grip Portable

Grab Bar 

Attaches to smooth or non-porous surfaces.  Vacuum

suction.  Used as an aid in standing. 

Tub Safety Rail  
Large Print Cookbook 
Sliding Bath Bench

 With safety strap

Talking Medication

Manager 

 
Day Light Therapy System

Light box.  Phototherapy treatment.  Must have physican

referral to borrow this piece of equipment. 

Extension Teaspoon 

Steady Spoon    

Unique counter balance and swiveling head.  The food item

will not spill or fall from the patient's spoon, no matter

how badly their hand or arm may shake, tremor side to

side, or up and down.  The active counter balance and

weight locks the head of the spoon. 

Reacher/Grabber 

Locks 

Talking Med Glider  

 Manage daily medications.  Talking.  Alarm reminds

individual to take medication at programmed time.

Door Knob Helpers  
Jar Opener   
Reacher/Grabber  

Trigger handle 

Long Shoe Horn  

 White, plastic

Bath Seat 
4 Ingredient Cook Book  

 Over 700 recipes 

Digital Compass 

Talking compass.  Clear voice tells you the direction you are

facing.  Thermometer, clock, alarm clock, illuminated, 

large screen. 

Black Spatula 

Ergonomic 

Back Seat with Back

White

Drink-Aide 

Insulated water bottle with a vibration resistant flexible

drinking tube and a universal clamp.  The universal clamp

fastens the insulated water bottle to a wheelchair, bed

or any other convenient location.  Hands-free drinking. 

Talking Kitchen Scale  

Digital display and audibly announces weight. 

Shoe Horn with Hook

 
Key Turner Kit  

Create custom handles for keys.  Low temperature

thermoplastic.  Ideal for individuals with limited hand

strength.

Key Turner 

Attach keys.  Ideal for individuals with limited grasp and hand

strength. 

Writing Bird  

Ideal for individuals with limited hand control, dexterity or

grasp.  Pen attaches.  Right or left handed. 

Good Grips Button

Hook  

Good Grips feature large soft rubber handles to cushion

your grip. 

"T" Turning Handle  

Ideal for individuals with reduced hand strength.  Fits

over knobs, keys, faucets and other irregularly shaped

handles.  Easy to grasp "T" shape handle provides

leverage and a secure grip.  The steel prongs are embedded

in a durable plastic base. 

Long Handled Comb  

Ergonomically designed body care products are all carefully

balanced to provide maximum power with minimal effort

and strain on hands, arms and shoulders.  Each product

has a unique shap that makes reaching even easier. 

Long Handled Brush 

 Ergonomically designed body care products are all carefully

balanced to provide maximum power with minimal effort

and strain on hands, arms and shoulders.  Each product

has a unique shap that makes reaching even easier. 

Life Skills Curricula 

 Looking Good Personal Care - training guide with

activity cards 

Bed Risers  

Sturdy, 6" H plastic risers increse bed height.  Elevates

your bed to hospital height and creates storage

room under bed. 

Find One, Find All

(FOFA) Key

Finders  

Attach to keys.  No base transmitter needed.  Loud

beeping noise. 

Sock and Shoe Aid   
One Touch Can Opener  

Place on the top of the can, press the button and it's open

in seconds.  Cuts from the side so no sharp edges to cut

your fingers on. 

Pro-Styling Hair

Drying Stand 

Flexible neck adjust to all angles.  Heat resistant

metal holder and base.  Secures blow dryer in place.

Hands-free.  Free standing. 

Talking Bathroom Scale  

Audible voice annouces weight. 

How to Keep House Curricula 

Housekeeping Skills Teaching

Guide 

 Home Cooking Curricula

Home Cooking Teaching Guide 

Talking BP Monitor  

 Wrist size.  Specially designed to meet the needs of those

with vision impairment who must check their blood

pressure regularly.