Grasping & Holding
Reachers -- extended arms with grasping mechanisms -- expand your loved one's range, often eliminating the need to bend over. Other products, such as gloves for arthritic hands, improve grip for drinking and other functions.
Grasping and holding aids help older adults:
- Insert and turn keys
- Open doors and curtains
- Use the phone
- Reach objects on shelves and nightstands
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