Impairments
Impairments and associated assistive devices to aid in activities of daily living are as follows:
- Limited hand function and fine motor control
Eating - Built-up utensils, universal cuff with utensil hold
Dressing - Button hook, zipper hook, Velcro closure, sock aid, long shoe horn, elastic shoe laces
Bathing - Wash mitts, long-handle sponge
Grooming - Built-up combs or brushes, electric toothbrush, electric razor with custom handle
- Loss of one hand function to eat - Plate guard, rocker knife
- Impaired coordination, tremor - Weighted utensils Impaired range of motion of shoulder - Reacher
- Impaired mobility for toileting - Bedside or rolling commode, raised toilet seat, grab bars around toilet
- Impaired mobility for bathing - Tub transfer bench, hand-held shower, grab bars on tub or shower; shower chair
Impairments and associated assistive devices to aid in communication are as follows:
- Difficulty holding pen to write - Built-up pen or pencil
- Difficulty typing - Typing stick
- Impaired vision to read - Magnifying glasses, talking clock or watch
- Difficulty using phone and dialing phone – Push button dialing or one-touch dial with speaker phone; voice-activated phone
- Difficulty calling for help - Simple buzzers or other signaling devices operated by switches that require minimal pressure, Life Alert System