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Products for Accessible Life
OT Auntie Amanda's favorite products for accessible and easy living.
*She is not paid a commission for any of these recommendations. This is for educational purpose only, speak with your healthcare professional before purchase.*
Bed Ladders are a simple assistive device that attach to the foot of the bed, allowing users to pull themselves up step-by-step using sturdy handles. It makes sitting up and getting out of bed safer, easier, and more independent. This is on every Occupational Therapist's list.
https://www.vivehealth.com/collections/bed-ladder/products/bed-ladder
Cat tongue grip tape. Superior grip around house, garage, shed. A non-slip solution that greatly improves accessibility and aging in place.
The Rolls Royce of Rollators. The byACRE designs ultra-lightweight, rollator walkers that combine sleek style with high performance-helping you move with ease, stability, and confidence. It is stylish, functional, lightweight and modern.
Kitchen Momma Hands-Free Electric Can Opener is compact, one-touch can opener for effortless hands-free use.
The ergonomic T-Grip Rocker Knife allows for safe, one handed cutting-ideal for limited strength or dexterity.
Ergonomic Pens are designed to fit naturally in your hand, reduce strain and improving control-making writing easier and more comfortable for people living with MS, Parkinson's, Arthritis and other conditions that affect grip and coordination.
https://mytoolsforliving.com/products/pen-again-ergonomic-pen
Bombas Compression Socks provide gentle, graduated compression that helps improve circulation, reduce swelling, and help support tired/sensitive legs.
The Bio Bidet is a big win for all. It provides a gentle, hygienic clean with minimal effort-offering greater comfort, independence and dignity for people living with disabilities or other mobility/dexterity challenges.
Shower Wipes offer a quick no-rinse way to stay clean-perfect for conserving energy while still feeling fresh.
Teak ADA-compliant shower chairs combine safety, stability, and style-giving you the support you need without the hospital" look, so your shower can feel more like a spa while staying accessible.
Peened Grab Bars provide a textured, slip resistant-grip that offers extra security and confidence-making them a smart choice for safer bathrooms.
Cadense Shoes are designed to support foot drop and improve gait, making walking safer and more stable. They offer lightweight support, enhanced cushioning, and proper alignment-helping people with Stroke, MS, or other mobility challenges move more confidently.
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The Cionic Neural Sleeve uses gentle electrical stimulation to help move and strengthen your arm and/or leg making everyday tasks easier for people with stroke, MS or other mobility challenges- this product is fantastic, though it can get sweaty under clothing esp. in the summer.
The Rollz Walker Transport Chair Comb gives you the independence of a walker with the convenience of a transport chair-sop how can walk when you feel steady and sit comfortably when you need a break.
​EZ-Hold universal assistive devices are easy-to-use grip helpers that make everyday tasks more comfortable and secure. Helpful for people with SCI, Stroke, Parkinson's, Arthritis, MS-any condition that affects hand strength and coordination. ​
The Cute Cane Shop in Etsy offers stylish, functional canes designed to help you move with confidence and flair. Run by a lady living with MS, the shop combines practical support and thoughtful design.
The LapStacker is a retractable strap for wheelchairs that securely hold, bags, trays, groceries, laundry ect. on your lap-easy to use and keeps items in place.
The Zeen Wheelchair is a hybrid walker-wheelchair that helps you stand, walk, and rest safely while staying active.
https://gozeen.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopRR6wvwxnvHWobKmRijyzsl-QiAqXOjm83docCVfqgbr7_Ouix
The Grit All-Terrain Freedom Wheelchair is a versatile all-terrain wheelchair designed for adventure, giving you freedom to explore trails, beaches, snow and rough terrain. Built with a rugged frame and innovative lever-drive system, it helps you move more efficiently while staying active, independent, and ready to go beyond everyday limits.
The Pheonix Instinct Wheelchair is a smart, ultra-lightweight chair that adapts to your movement- offering better stability, smoother rides, and less strain so you can move with ease and confidence.
Toyota "Walk Me" Legged Wheelchair. They say "don't reinvent the wheel" but Toyota gave it legs. This futuristic wheelchair uses robotic legs instead of wheels, letting it walk, climb stairs, and handle tricky terrain. This is still a prototype, but similar advanced mobility devices can cost tens of thousands of dollars to well over six figures.
Sure Hands Lift & Care Systems provide customized life solutions that make everyday transfers safer, easier, and more independent-helping you move with comfort, dignity, and less strain.
​Because Market delivers thoughtfully designed incontinence care that prioritizes dignity, privacy, and everyday confidence for individuals managing bladder control issues. ​​
​The Purewick Urine Collection System offers a non-invasive solution for managing uncontrollable urine, using gentle suction and a soft external wick to keep skin dry and protected-helping restore comfort and dignity without the need for internal catheters.
Magnesium Citrate is a gentle osmotic laxative that draws water into the intestines to help soften stool and promote natural bowel movements. It provides fast, effective relief from occasional constipation while supporting a more comfortable and complete elimination process.
Alpha lipoid acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce nerve pain by protecting nerve cells from oxidative damage and improving blood flow to the nerves. It's commonly used to ease symptoms like burning, tingling, and numbness-supporting overall nerve health and comfort, especially in conditions like neuropathy.
