Hip kits include self-dressing tools for hip recovery patients, seniors and anyone with difficulties bending or reaching. These items facilitate independent dressing and assist with the self-care activities of daily living, reduce the need for bending over and minimize back and hip strain.
Reacher
Aluminum frame reacher with an easy-to-use trigger to close the jaw. Includes a magnet for picking up small metal objects and a 3/4” tall metal lug tip for pulling. Reduces the need for straining or bending to reach things around the house.
Contour Sponge
The long handle helps wash hard-to-reach places while eliminating the need for excessive bending and reaching. The soft 5” foam sponge is gentle on the skin and is permanently attached to a long plastic handle. Excellent bath sponge and also useful for cleaning the tub.
Sock Aid
This item allows to easily put on either socks or stockings. Simply stretch your sock onto the body of the sock aid, place your foot inside and pull up on the foam handles. This simple tool will add convenience as well as independence to your daily routine.
Shoehorn
This shoehorn is the ideal tool for putting on or taking off shoes. The shoehorn acts as a slide for the heel so users can put on shoes with ease while still standing up, also protects the back of the shoe from damage.
The kit No 1 includes:
- PP1954-03 26" Reacher
- PP8137 Long handle contoured sponge
- PP9648-01 English sock aid
- PP8470-24 24" Metal shoehorn