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Dressing Stick

Dressing Stick

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A versatile, long-handled tool designed to assist with dressing and undressing. It features a durable, lightweight wooden shaft with a smooth vinyl coating and hook ends that help grab clothing, shoes, and other items. Ideal for individuals with limited mobility, it allows users to reach, pull, and push clothing on or off without bending or stretching, enhancing independence in daily routines.

Specifications

Total length: 27"
Materials:
Birch wood
Metal joint system
Vinyl-coated metal s-hook
Metal zipper pull

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the Dressing Stick work? The Dressing Stick features a long wooden handle with hook ends that allow you to grab, pull, and push clothing without bending or stretching. Simply use the hooks to catch onto clothing items, shoes, or accessories to assist with putting them on or taking them off while maintaining your balance and comfort.

Q: Who can benefit from using a Dressing Stick? The Dressing Stick is ideal for individuals with limited mobility, arthritis, back problems, hip or knee replacements, or anyone who has difficulty bending, reaching, or stretching. It's also helpful for elderly users, people recovering from surgery, or those with disabilities that affect their range of motion.

Q: What materials is the Dressing Stick made from? The Dressing Stick features a durable, lightweight wooden shaft with a smooth vinyl coating for comfortable grip and easy cleaning. The hook ends are designed to be gentle on fabrics while providing secure grip on clothing items.

Q: What types of clothing can I use the Dressing Stick with? You can use the Dressing Stick with various clothing items including shirts, pants, socks, underwear, bras, jackets, and even shoes. The hook ends are designed to work with different fabric types and clothing styles without causing damage.

Q: Is the Dressing Stick easy to clean and maintain? Yes, the smooth vinyl coating makes the Dressing Stick easy to clean with a damp cloth or mild disinfectant. The durable construction requires minimal maintenance, and the lightweight design makes it easy to handle and store.

Q: How long is the Dressing Stick and will it work for my height? The Dressing Stick is designed with an optimal length to provide adequate reach for most users while remaining manageable to handle. The long-handled design allows you to dress independently without excessive bending or stretching, regardless of whether you're sitting or standing.

Q: Can the Dressing Stick help with putting on shoes and socks? Absolutely! The hook ends are particularly effective for pulling on socks and helping to position shoes. You can use it to grab sock tops and pull them up your leg, or to help guide your feet into shoes without having to bend down.

Q: Is the Dressing Stick suitable for travel? Yes, the lightweight wooden construction makes it travel-friendly. Its compact design allows it to fit in most suitcases, ensuring you can maintain your independence while dressing when away from home.

P65 Warning for Plastics

⚠ WARNING:This product can expose you to chemicals including ethylene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Why we know this works!

We love this dressing stick because as occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) we watch people wrestle pants over their feet from the edge of the bed, morning after morning. How do you put on pants when you cannot bend down? You hook the waistband with the dressing stick, lower the pants to the floor, guide your feet through, and pull them up within reach of your hands, no bending required. The vinyl-coated hook grabs clothing and shoes, and the firm 27 inch wooden shaft pushes shoes off your heels better than a reacher can. It is one of the most affordable dressing tools we recommend. This is especially important for people recovering from hip or knee replacement and anyone with back problems or arthritis that limits bending. If you also need to pick dropped items up off the floor, add a 24" Reacher/Grabber Tool, because the dressing stick hooks and pushes but does not grip.

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