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Easy living equipment to help you at home
We want people to stay at home and be independent at home for as long as possible.
These items can help you to remain independent and self sufficient in various activities of daily living.
They are available from outlets such as supermarkets, hardware stores, pharmacies, rehabilitation stores and online.
Your community care worker can demonstrate the items to you and assist you to purchase the ones that you choose.
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To turn a key more easily
Name: Key turnerPrice: $16Note: The large handle allows for easy grip and turning.
Can include one or two keys.
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To open jars more easily
Name: Rubber jar opener, GoodGrips jar openerPrice: $5 - $15Note: The design allows for a strong grip and easier opening.
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To open bottle caps more easily
Name: Rubber bottle cap openerPrice: $5 - $15Note: The design allows for a strong grip and easier opening.
The red option has a magnifier in the top.
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To open ring pull cans more easily
Name: Can opener – ring pull aidPrice: $14Note: The opener slips under or over the ring pull and
provides leverage.
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To reach and pick up small items
Name: Long handled reacherPrice: $10 - $60 depending on typeNote: Reduces the need for bending or stretching.
Good for hard to reach places.
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To turn taps on and off more easily
Name: Tap turnerPrice: $10 - $20Note: Fits over the top of taps to provide extra leverage and grip.
Select the type to suit your tap handles.
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To reach, wash and dry your body
Name: Long handled spongePrice: $5 - $20Note: Good for hard to reach places such as back and feet.
Always take extra care on wet or slippery surfaces.
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To reach, wash and dry your toes
Name: Long handled toe washer and dryer Comes with an extra towelling pad
Price: $20Note: Can be bent to shape.
Always take extra care on wet or slippery surfaces.
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To manicure nails
Name: Table top finger nail clipper Price: $20Note: Large finger pad gives comfort and good leverage.
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To open apply lotion more easily
Name: Easy-Reach lotion applicatorPrice: $15Note: To apply lotion or cream to hard to reach places
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To put on shoes more easily
Name: Long handled shoe hornPrice: $4 - $12Note: Assists to put on shoes.
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To put on socks and stockings more easily
Name: Sock and stocking aidPrice: $13Note: Pulling socks and stocks on without bending.
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Name: Laundry trolleyPrice: $30Note: To carry and move washing more easily.
Laundry trolley
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To get in / out of car more easily
Name: Handy Bar or Car BarPrice: $60Note: Makes getting in and out of the car easier by providing
an extra handle.
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To keep gardening
Name: Easi-Grip add on handles – to add to your garden toolsPrice: $30 (pack of two handles), complete tools also availableNote: Makes tools easier to use by keeping the hand and
wrist at a more natural angle.
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List1. Key turner 2. Jar opener3. Bottle opener4. Can opener 5. Reacher6. Tap turner 7. Long handled sponge (popular)8. Long handled toe washer/dryer (popular)9. Nail clipper 10. Lotion applicator11. Long handled shoe horn12. Sock and stocking aid13. Laundry trolley14. Handy bar for getting in/out of car15. Gardening items
There are many other aids available. Talk to your community care worker if you have other ideas about what could help you at home.
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SuppliersThese items are available from various outlets such as hardware stores, pharmacies, rehabilitation stores and online. Suppliers and products will change over time. The following suppliers were used when this kit was being developed in 2014. You should identify suppliers in your local area.
• Chain stores: Aldi (bottle and jar opener, reacher), Amcal, Bunnings(laundry trolley), Chemist warehouse (Shoe horn, wooden bath brush)• Rehabilitation stores (most items):
• Able living http://www.able-living.com/• Statewide Home Health Care http://shhc.com.au/• Independent Living Centres http://ilcaustralia.org.au/
These are indicative suppliers. Items are provided for your information and are not a recommendation. The person choosing the item and supplier is responsible for their choice. You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using the aids or equipment.