Product Recommendations for Arthritis
Along with appropriate medications, exercise, and other management techniques, adaptive equipment can help you maintain your independence if you have Arthritis. There are a variety of assistive devices that are designed to make home care and daily activities more comfortable.
Examples of Daily Aids:
- □ Adapted Utensils / Dishware... Larger handles for an easier grip
- □ Dressing Stick/ Elastic Shoelaces/ Button Aid/ Elongated Shoe Horn
- □ Devices to help you REACH... Multi-purpose Reacher designed for all uses
- □ Grab Bars- Mounted or Suction...Offers assistance in many rooms in a house
- □ Arthritis Gloves… Designed to reduce pain & swelling, while increasing hand mobility
- □ Shower Safety- Shower Chair With or Without Back / Transfer Bench
- □ BIOFREEZE Pain Relief Gel or Free Up Massage Cream
- □ Heating Pads… Moist/ Dry
- □ Canes- Single Point/ Quad Cane/ Tripod Tip
- □ Walkers- Front Wheel or Rollator with Seat
- □ Lift Chair Recliner... Easily rise to a standing position or recline to sleep
- □ Furniture Risers
Note: Not all of these recommendations may benefit your personal situation.
Your occupational therapist, physician or rehabilitation specialist can help
determine which of these recommendations are best for you.