Dressing Aids
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Dressing Aids
Leg Lifters
These are items to enable a user to lift their legs on to bed as independently as possible.
These range from a single strap, which are more suitable for people with good upper body strength and good grip strength to electric leg lifters with push button functions.
Make sure you get enough information about the item and suitability when purchasing an electric leg lifter. Some providers may offer a demonstration visit.
Find out more about leg lifters from the Living Made Easy website:
Living Made Easy: Leg lifters.
Grab Sticks
Grab sticks, also known as pick up sticks and grabbers, are designed to help those who struggle to bend down or stretch and are an easy to control solution for all rooms of the house.
They come in a range of lengths and are perfect for picking up most things from the floor or reaching heights.
Sock/Stocking Aid
Sock aids help those who struggle bending and reaching down to apply socks and stockings using an easy pully system of long tapes.
If you still have difficulties, you can request an Occupational therapy assessment by filling in an online referral form here Equipment and adaptations for your home | Sheffield City Council
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