Assistive Devices
Unlock new possibilities by using assistive devices to enhance your quality of life and foster greater confidence when participating in everyday tasks.
Disclaimer: This list of assistive devices was created by an occupational therapy student. Please consult with your primary care provider or a licensed occupational therapist for individualized recommendations specific to your needs.
ADAPTIVE UTENSILS & PLATE GUARD
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(North Coast Medical INC, 2025d)
Weighted Utensils
Universal Cuff
Plate Guard
Weighted utensils are designed to make eating easier by providing modified ergonomic handles that provide a comfortable grip and reduce strain in the hand or wrist.
Universal cuffs are designed to help individuals who have limited dexterity, featuring a wearable cuff that holds household items securely. This can include items such as a toothbrush, spoon or pen.
Plate guards provide a curved barrier that is attached to the edge of the plate, which helps prevent food spills or food from being pushed off the plate while eating.
(Medentrx, 2025)
(North Coast Medical Inc, 2025b)
Gyenno Steady Spoon
Gyenno Steady Spoons are ergonomically designed to electronically stabilize a spoon or fork attachment to prevent food from slipping off the utensil.
Foam Grip Tubing
Colored Foam Tubing comes in many different objects to provide better support for gripping objects.
ADAPTIVE CUPS
(Rehab store, 2025a)
Weighted Two-Handled Mug
Weighted Two-Handled Mugs are designed with two handles on each side with a base weight to provide stability while drinking.
(Rehab store, 2025d)
(Rehab store, 2025h)
Nosey Cutout Tumbler
Nosey Cutout Tumblers are designed with a special cutout that promotes individuals to have proper head and neck positioning to make drinking safer for individuals who may have a hard time swallowing.
ADAPTIVE KNIVES
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Swedish Serrated
Knife
T-Grip Rocker Knife
PETA Easi Grip Contoured Knife​
Swedish Serrated Knives have angled blades that help individuals who have limited hand strength. The Swedish Serrated Knife cuts in a rocking motion, which allows the blade to glide through with less force.
Rocker Knives are designed to provide a "forward and backward motion," allowing individuals to cut their food with less pressure and have a better grip.
PETA Easi Grip Contoured Knives have a contoured handle that is designed to provide a secure grip, reduce fatigue, and minimize any discomfort.
ADAPTIVE CUTTING BOARDS
(North Coast Medical, 2025)
Swedish One-Handed Food Preparation Cutting Board
Swedish One-Handed Preparation Cutting Boards feature a built-in lever and aluminum nails that securely hold food in place for cutting, peeling, or grating. The cutting board has suction cups on the bottom of the board to keep the cutting board stable and secure for food preparation.
(Rehab store, 2025l)
Waterproof Cutting Board with Aluminum Food Spikes
Waterproof Cutting Boards with Aluminum Food Spikes are durable, high-density polyethylene cutting boards that feature corner guards that prevent food from slipping, making it easier to spread condiments on food with one hand. This board also includes two aluminum spikes that securely hold food in place for peeling and slicing.
(Performance Health, 2025)
Homecraft Plastic Spread Board with Spikes
Homecraft Plastic Spread Board with Spikes are designed with a raised L-shaped wall located in the corner of the cutting board. This allows individuals to easily spread condiments. This board also includes six stainless steel spikes that securely hold food in place, providing stability and control while slicing or chopping.
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DRESSING
(Rehab store, 2025c)
(North Coast Medical, 2025a)
Dressing Stick
Dressing Sticks are designed to assist individuals with putting on clothes and taking off clothes. The dressing stick features versatile hooks for clothing such as shirts, jackets, pants, and socks to minimize the need to bend, stretch, or twist.
Button Hook & Zipper Pull
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Button Hooks are designed to help individuals grasp the buttons and guide them through buttonholes. The button hook features a teardrop shape at the base of the handle that fits different-sized buttons and pulls the button through various shirts and jackets. ​​​
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Zipper Pulls are designed to help individuals grasp and manipulate zippers using the hook at the base of the handle to provide a better grip for zipping/unzipping various shirts or jackets.
(Rehab store, 2025i)
Sock Aid
Sock Aids are designed to help individuals put on socks independently, reducing the need to bend, twist, or lift their leg.
(Rehab store, 2025f)
Shoe Horn
Shoe Horns are designed to to help individuals slide their heel into the shoes without needing to bend down to put on the shoes.
(North Coast Medical, 2025c)
Long-Handled Reacher
Long-Handled Reachers are designed to help individuals with grabbing objects in hard-to-reach areas that include high shelves, floors, behind furniture, and many more. This assistive device features a trigger handle that is connected to a clamp that opens and closes to assist individuals in picking up items without requiring the need to bend or twist their body.
(North Coast Medical, 2025b)
Jobst Stocking Donner
Jobst Stocking Donners are designed to help individuals to put on a variety of garments that include compression socks, and stockings. This assistive device features handles to help pull up the garment without requiring bending.
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MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
(Jokari, 2025)
(Liberty Health, 2025)
Jokari Medicine
Bottle Opener
Electronic Pill Box With Flashing Medication Reminder
Jokari Medicine Bottle Openers are designed to help individuals open their medication bottles. This assistive device features an ergonomic grip to help grip the lid and reduce the effort of twisting. Additionally, this assistive device includes a magnifying glass to help read the labels on the medication bottle.
Electronic Pill Box With Flashing Medication Reminder are designed to help individuals manage their medications. This assistive device features a flashing medication alert to remind the individual to take their medications.
(Rehab Store, 2025a)
Automatic Pill Box Dispenser
Automatic Pill Box Dispensers are designed to help individuals keep their medications safe in a lockable device. This assistive device automatically dispenses the medication at the designated time/date and ensures the correct dosage of medications.