Dressing Aids, Dressing Assist Tools, Dressing Assist Devices

Has your limited mobility affected your dressing routine? Are you avoiding wearing specific items that are simply too difficult to put on by yourself? With dressing aids, you can once again wear what you want without having to compromise - even on garments that have intricate buttons or closures!  

Styles of Dressing Aids 

• Shoe Horn: Shoe horns are devices with long handles that flare into longer, spoon-like heads. These tools are intended to be placed against the inside of the back of a shoe, enabling users to better put on and fit their shoes. Shoe horns work with nearly any kind of shoe, except for open-back styles like sandals and slingbacks. Shoe horns are most often utilized by individuals with limited flexibility and those who can’t or don’t wish to bend.

• Sock Aids: Sock aids can come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles, but they all serve the same purpose - to help you put on/take off your socks! These tools are long-handled (like the shoe horn), but facilitate the donning and removal of socks. Sock aids are ideal for individuals who lack the physical ability to put on their socks by themselves. 

• Adapted Shoelaces: Adapted shoelaces are most often constructed of elastic, enabling users to put on and take off their shoes easier. If you experience difficulty when tying your shoes or are unable to tie/untie your shoes without help, adapted shoelaces might be a great addition to your dressing routine! 

• Button Hooks: Button hooks are looped tools that are meant to facilitate the buttoning/unbuttoning of buttons on shirts, pants, shorts, and skirts. These tools usually feature a large, grippy handle that’s perfect for those with limited hand dexterity; they also stretch to accommodate different button sizes, making them a convenient master tool.

• Zipper Extenders: Zipper extenders are usually made of plastic and operate as a, well, zipper extender! They attach directly to the zipper on your clothing and offer a larger surface to grip.  

Dressing aids are ideal for users of all ages, shapes, and sizes, and offer enriched independence - especially for those who live alone. RehabMart offers a large assortment of dressing assist devices and tools to help make the job of living just a tad easier.