What aids do you use for AS?
What equipment helps you around your mobility. Tell us what is easiest and what is not.
Sock aid, long handle razor, long handle lotion applicator, long handle toe nail clipper, long handle sponge. Reacher is my bestie!!
I have a grabber stick by helping hand.
I made myself a bed strap that I use to pull myself over to one side of the bed in the mornings.
I have a toilet frame that helps me stand up from the toilet.
I use my walking stick to help me stand up from sitting.
I use a folding stool in the kitchen to sit on.
A folding stool in the shower along with a bath step.
A sock aid to help me with my socks!I have several aids to help my day and night activities. Most you may be familiar with but a few might be different.
1-Rollator with seat and pouch to carry things
2-canes of course
3-bedside rail thats portable and can be taken on trips if needed. I use it all the time
3-a sturdy grabber made by Jetta
4-a sit to stand metal system that extends into the back of my lounge chair and has handles to help me stand. It is adjustable for most chairs.
5-a toilet aid that helps me finish my toilet needs. It is called toilet buddy
6-a portable support system that wraps around a toilet that I can support my weight up and down.
I think that’s it.
Those are all awesome recommendations @Jumbo10! I just recently had to use a rollator myself for the first time ever and it got me thinking why I hadn't invested in one sooner! They are such great tools. I found it really handy in the kitchen when trying to cook meals on the stove. I pulled it right up to the stove and sat while boiling water, stirring, etc. Thanks for sharing your aids with us!
All my best, Katie, Team Member
