Daily living aids are simple tools that make everyday tasks easier when bending, reaching or grip is limited. This collection covers reaching, dressing and eating aids for use at home, in assisted living and in rehab settings.
The current range comes from Drive Medical and includes reachers, a dressing stick, a stocking aid, a long shoe horn, a covered cup and an adult bib scarf.
Why Daily Living Aids Matter
- Less bending: Reachers and long shoe horns reduce the need to bend to the floor.
- Easier dressing: Dressing sticks and stocking aids help with clothes and socks.
- Cleaner mealtimes: Covered cups and bib scarves help with spills during meals.
- Simple to use: These are hand-held tools with no setup.
Core Types of Daily Living Aids in This Category
1. Reachers and Grabbers
Hand-held reachers for picking up items from the floor or high shelves.
Key Features
- Lengths listed on each page
- Non-folding designs
2. Dressing and Sock Aids
Dressing sticks, a molded stocking aid and a long metal shoe horn.
Key Features
- Dressing stick with shoe horn end
- Molded plastic stocking aid
- 23 inch metal shoe horn
3. Eating and Drinking Aids
A covered cup and an adult bib scarf.
Key Features
- Cup with cover
- Bib scarf styled as a scarf
What to Compare
Length
Choose a reacher or shoe horn long enough for the user to work seated or standing.
Grip
Look at the handle design for users with limited hand strength.
Washable Materials
Check the materials listed for items used at meals.
Choosing the Right Aid
What task is hardest?
Start with the task: picking things up, putting on socks and shoes, or drinking.
Will it be used seated?
Longer reachers and shoe horns suit users who dress while seated.
Maintenance & Best Practices
1. Wipe clean regularly
Clean handles and tips as part of routine cleaning.
2. Check tips and grips
Replace an aid if a jaw, tip or grip is worn.
3. Store within reach
Keep the aid where the user needs it.
Use Cases Across Settings
Home
Everyday use after surgery or with limited mobility.
Assisted Living and Long-Term Care
Personal aids for residents.
Occupational Therapy
Aids used during training for daily tasks.
Make Everyday Tasks Easier
Compare the reachers, dressing aids and mealtime aids above to find the right tool for each task.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a reacher used for?
A reacher picks up items from the floor or a high shelf so the user does not have to bend or stretch.
How does a stocking aid work?
The sock is slid over the molded aid, the foot goes in and the aid is pulled up to draw the sock on. Follow the directions on the product page.
Which reacher length should I choose?
Longer reachers suit users who are seated or who need more distance. Lengths are listed on each page.
Which brand is in this collection?
The collection currently includes Drive Medical products.
Where can I find only reaching and dressing aids?
See the Reaching & Dressing collection, which is part of this range.