Occupational
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What is Adaptive Equipment? It is any device to make life easier or help you find independence. It could be a tool , a device , a gadget ,or a machine. These devices can used short or long term. Adaptive equipment is meant to help with your ADLs, or in simple terms Everday Living tasks.
This equipment can be very simple, and they can be made or purchased.
Adaptive Equipment for Dressing
dressing stick
sock aids
long handle shoe horn
button hooks
Adaptive Equipment for the bathroom
tub transfer bench
shower chair
hand held shower head
long handled sponge
long handled razor
grab bars