Dressing Aids
Dressing aids are designed to help individuals maintain independence when getting dressed. Whether you have limited hand mobility reduced dexterity or difficulty bending these tools make daily dressing tasks easier and more comfortable.
These bed socks protect your feet from the cold but do not apply pressure or restrict circulation. They can be worn in bed or just for lounging.
The Brevetti Sock and Stocking Aid has been designed to help those with restricted mobility enabling the user to successfully apply socks.
The Button Hook Zipper is an aid to help when dressing. The hook zipper features a plastic handle and a loop hook at the other end. This helps secure buttons and the C hook helps with zips.
- Use with zips and buttons
- Lightweight
- 3 colours available
The Button Hook Zipper is an aid to help when dressing. The hook zipper features a plastic handle and a loop hook at the other end. This helps secure buttons and the C hook helps with zips.
- Use with zips and buttons
- Lightweight
- 3 colours available
The Button Hook Zipper is an aid to help when dressing. The hook zipper features a plastic handle and a loop hook at the other end. This helps secure buttons and the C hook helps with zips.
- Use with zips and buttons
- Lightweight
- 3 colours available
This Dorking Stocking Donner is a stylish and sturdy device which enables easy application of stockings and socks for those with limited reach with little risk of snagging.
These Dorking Tights & Stocking Pullers are simple effective devices that gathers tights socks or stockings and then allows them to be pulled up using long cords.
The Dorking Tights Aid has a double gutter to enable it to be used for tights.
- Simple but effective device
- Gathers and pulls up tights and stockings
The Etac Butler Buttoner helps those with impaired mobility to manage buttons independently. It can be used for all types of buttons even metal type ones on jeans. The metallic hook can be squeezed together to fit a small buttonhole.
- Helps those with imapired movement in hands
- Can be used on all types of buttons
- Features long handle
The Etac Butler Buttoner helps those with impaired mobility to manage buttons independently. It features a spherical grip and can be used for both big and small buttons.
The Ezy-On is a frame that assists with putting on compression stockings and can be used standing sitting or in a lying position. It is useful for people that have difficulties bending down and who have limited movement following procedures such as hip replacements.
- Makes putting compression stockings on easy
- Can be used standing, sitting or in lying position
- Suitable for above and below knee support stockings
These Gents Washable Slippers have an attractive navy pattern and are comfortable and functional. The hook and loop fastenings allow the slippers to be easily adjusted.
The Good Grips Button Hook makes the sometimes difficult task of fastening and un-fastening those hard-to-grasp buttons easy.
The Helping Hand Shoe Helper is used as an aid for putting on shoes or also as a general dressing aid/ bedroom reacher. Available in two sizes.
- Acts as both a grabber and shoe horn
- Hooked trigger can be used as dressing tool
- Available in two sizes – 26" & 32"
The Helping Hand Soxon Sock/ Stocking Aid is incredibily easy to use! Can be used with socks and stockings.
- Long handles with loops avoid bending down
- Gently contours the foot as you pull up and round
The Homecraft metal shoe horn is a long white epoxy coated steel shoehorn. The shoehorn is an aid for easier reaching.
- Hook shaped soft handgrip for hanging
- Length – 600mm (23.5")
- Weight – 233g
This Kings Button Hook helps assist one handed dressing by using a hook to grip the thread of the button before pulling it though the button hole.
This Long Handled Shoe Horn is made from plastic and allows excellent reach whilst applying footwear.
- Long handle gives extra reach
- Hanging loop attached
- Length 430 mm (17")
The long shoehorn is to help you put your shoes on without the need for bending
- Easy grip handle
- long length - 610 mm
- lightweight
The plastic shoehorn is longer in length for easier use. Fitted with a hook to help positioning and also a hanging loop for storage.
The Four Panel Screen Frame is made from high quality plastic that can be used as a barrier to provide complete privacy. The frame is simple and quick to assemble and each of the panels are easy to clean and are all fire retardant. Available in two colours.
- Available in three colours
- High quality plastic
- Easy to assemble
The Four Panel Screen Frame is made from high quality plastic that can be used as a barrier to provide complete privacy. The frame is simple and quick to assemble and each of the panels are easy to clean and are all fire retardant. Available in two colours.
- Available in three colours
- High quality plastic
- Easy to assemble
The Four Panel Screen Frame is made from high quality plastic that can be used as a barrier to provide complete privacy. The frame is simple and quick to assemble and each of the panels are easy to clean and are all fire retardant. Available in two colours.
- Available in three colours
- High quality plastic
- Easy to assemble
The Sock/Stocking Aid has a unique shape that keeps socks on the aid until it has been pulled all the way onto the foot.
The stocking aid helps those with impaired mobility and particularly those with back hip or knee problems to put on support or compression stockings
The stocking aid helps those with impaired mobility and particularly those with back hip or knee problems to put on long or short stockings
The stocking aid helps those with impaired mobility and particularly those with back hip or knee problems to put on short socks or stockings.
This Terry Cloth Sock Aid makes sock applicatication easy. It is flexible and bends around the heel while the inside is lined with nylon to reduce friction.
The Wooden Dressing Stick assists users who have pain or stiffness and find it difficult to dress or undress independently.
- Fixed length wooden dressing aid
- Two different hooks for multiple uses
- Aids independence
The Zip Grip is a useful device for people who have difficulty grasping and pulling small zips.
- Easy to use
- 6 in a pack
- Ring diameter 25mm (1")
These Dunlop Mens Slippers are comfortable and stylish and have a wide opening for swollen feet. They are easy to get on and off by simply using the hook and loop mechanism.
These Dunlop Mens Slippers are comfortable and stylish and have a wide opening for swollen feet. They are easy to get on and off by simply using the hook and loop mechanism.
The Neo-Slip is a revolutionary new product that has been designed to prevent Deep Vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Low friction design creates a smooth foundation with a lubricious effect
- Available in three color-coded sizes
- Reduces the risk of DVT
This metal shoehorn helps to prevent bending or stopping when putting on shoes. It is 23” in length to improve reach and features a smooth surface that won’t snag socks or stockings.
- Prevents bending and stooping
- 58cm (23") in length
- Smooth surface won't snag socks/stockings
The Tights Dressing Aid is an ingenious gadget for helping to put on tights. Feed the tights over the aid put your feet in the guides and pull on the tapes.
- Height adjustable
- Swan shaped curved neck
- Made from lightweight aluminium
The Shoe Remover is ideal for those people who have difficulty bending over as it allows you to effortlessly remove your shoes.
The padded dressing stick is a great daily living aid for people with restricted movement of the upper body shoulders and arms. The dressing stick enables the user to dress and undress independently.
- Enables the user to push on and pull off clothing item
- Incorporates a durable shoehorn
- cushioned handle
These Dunlop Mens Slippers are comfortable and stylish and have a wide opening for swollen feet. They are easy to get on and off by simply using the hook and loop mechanism.
These Dunlop Mens Slippers are comfortable and stylish and have a wide opening for swollen feet. They are easy to get on and off by simply using the hook and loop mechanism.
The Dressing Stick is a plastic coated one piece combination hook/pusher ideal for anyone who has a limited range of movement or the use of one arm or hand.
- Useful if you have difficulty bending and limited mobility
- Assists when putting on shirts, jackets, trousers and socks
The Button Hook Zipper makes dressing and undressing simple. Its ideal for users who struggle fastening and unfastening buttons. The button hook zipper has two different steel ends. A hook at one end and a loop fitting at the other end which are designed to attach quickly and easily making them easy to open and close.
The Button Hook Zipper makes dressing and undressing simple. Its ideal for users who struggle fastening and unfastening buttons. The button hook zipper has two different steel ends. A hook at one end and a loop fitting at the other end which are designed to attach quickly and easily making them easy to open and close.
The Button Hook Zipper makes dressing and undressing simple. Its ideal for users who struggle fastening and unfastening buttons. The button hook zipper has two different steel ends. A hook at one end and a loop fitting at the other end which are designed to attach quickly and easily making them easy to open and close.
From putting on socks to fastening buttons dressing aids provide practical support for everyday routines. This guide explores essential aids like sock and stocking aids buttoners shoehorns adapted slippers and dressing sticks to help simplify dressing independently.
Types of Dressing Aids
Sock and Stocking Aids
Sock and stocking aids help individuals put on socks or compression stockings without excessive bending or strain. They are ideal for those with back pain arthritis or limited flexibility.
Buttoners
Buttoners assist with fastening small buttons making them particularly useful for individuals with reduced finger dexterity or grip strength. They allow users to button clothing without frustration.
Shoehorns
Shoehorns make it easier to slip into shoes without bending down or struggling. Available in long-handled versions they are especially helpful for individuals with limited mobility.
Slippers
Slippers with adaptive features such as Velcro fastenings and non-slip soles provide both comfort and stability. They are designed for easy wear accommodating swollen feet or orthotics.
Dressing Sticks
Dressing sticks help with putting on or removing clothing without needing to stretch or reach excessively. They are especially useful for those recovering from surgery or with limited shoulder mobility.
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The Helping Hand Soxon Sock/ Stocking Aid is incredibily easy to use! Can be used with socks and stockings.
- Long handles with loops avoid bending down
- Gently contours the foot as you pull up and round
This Kings Button Hook helps assist one handed dressing by using a hook to grip the thread of the button before pulling it though the button hole.
The Homecraft metal shoe horn is a long white epoxy coated steel shoehorn. The shoehorn is an aid for easier reaching.
- Hook shaped soft handgrip for hanging
- Length – 600mm (23.5")
- Weight – 233g
The Helping Hand Shoe Helper is used as an aid for putting on shoes or also as a general dressing aid/ bedroom reacher. Available in two sizes.
- Acts as both a grabber and shoe horn
- Hooked trigger can be used as dressing tool
- Available in two sizes – 26" & 32"
