Dressing Aids

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Getting dressed every morning should feel straightforward, not like a challenge. Whether you're looking for dressing aids for elderly family members or for yourself, our range of daily living aids includes the dressing stick, sock aid and more to help you stay independent in your own home. Types of Dressing Aids Dressing aids are simple, practical tools designed to make it easier to put on and take off clothing without straining your back, hips or shoulders. Our range covers the most common needs — from reaching and picking up to managing socks, shoes and fasteners. Dressing Sticks and Reaching Aids A dressing stick is a lightweight, long-handled tool with a hook at one end and a push-loop at the other. Use it to pull clothing up over your legs or push it off your shoulders without bending or twisting. It works with trousers, skirts, cardigans and jackets. Most people find a dressing stick one of the most-used aids in their daily routine. Long-handled reaching aids serve a similar purpose and can also be used to pick up items from the floor or retrieve things from low shelves. Browse our long-handled reachers for the full range. Sock Aids and Stocking Aids Putting on socks is one of the most physically demanding parts of getting dressed, especially if you have reduced hip flexibility or have recently had a hip replacement. A sock aid takes that strain away entirely. Load the sock onto the frame, lower it to your foot and pull it up using the cords. No bending required. Our stocking aids suit a range of foot sizes and sock thicknesses, including compression stockings. If you use compression stockings, also see our compression stockings collection . Button Hooks and Zipper Pullers Fine motor tasks like doing up buttons and zips can become harder with arthritis, hand tremors or reduced grip. A button hook threads through the buttonhole and catches the button, letting you fasten it with a simple pull. Zipper pullers attach to the zip tab so you can open and close zips w