Aids for Daily Living

Whether you or a loved one have a chronic or temporary need, the right aid can make everything easier. We carry a wide range of products that simplify daily tasks while maintaining independence, freedom, and a greater quality of life.

Home Aids

Need a few more inches to reach that shelf? Need the writing a little bigger to read? Need a wider doorway to get your wheelchair or walker through? Check out these items, and many more that can make your life easier, more managable and help maintain your independence.

reachers

Reachers

Extend your reach up to 36"!
Large variety of styles available in stock.

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TelemergencyTM Alert Device

Wireless pendant button will automatically call up to 10 individuals in the order of preference until response.

Bell

TelemergencyTMCall Bell

Ideal for those who are bed ridden and may need assistance. Delivers a loud, clear ring.

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Magnifiers

Help reduce eye strain by enlarging print up to 4x it's original size.

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Patient Gowns

Convalescent wear for men and women. Comfortable, lightweight, and one size fits most. We also carry x-large sizes and multiple style options.

overbed tables

Overbed Tables

Makes eating, reading or writing easy while in bed.

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Expandable Door Hinges

Adds 2" to most doorway openings.

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UNIQUE Odor & Stain Eater

Removes Urine, Vomit, Blood, Cat Spray, Litter Box, Feces, Skunk, Grass, Food, Red Wine, Juice, Mustard, Coffee, Fruit, Grease, Mold, Mildew, Laundry, Carpet, Diaper, Athletic Equipment and Any Other Organic Stain or Odor.

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Citrus II® Hospital Germicidal Deodorizing Cleaner

An effective bactericide, virucide, and fungicide cleaner. It is formulated to disinfect hard, non-porous, inanimate, environmental surfaces, equipment and non-critical instruments.

Eating Assistance

Eating and drinking well is important to stay healthy. Not eating enough can lead to weight loss and other problems including vulnerability to infection, reduced muscle strength, and fatigue. Many products have been developed to encourage and maintain healthy eating among people with functional limitations, as well as increase independence and reduce caregiver needs.

adaptive utensils

Adaptive Utensils/Silverware

Curved/Bendable/Angled
Large Comfort Grip
Weighted
Finger Loop
*More styles available for special order

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Plates & Bowls

Non-Slip Plates and Bowls
Round-Up Plate
Scoop Dish
Food Bumper
Non-Slip Placemats/Dycem

bibs

Bibs

Variety of styles available Washable or Disposable
Terrycloth, Neoprene, Vinyl material options
Velcro or Tie Back
Crumb Catcher option

napkins

Napkin Clips

Variety of styles available
Standard Length or Adjustable
Easy and Convenient

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RedWare

Why red?
Almost 40% of Alzheimer's patients experience significant weight loss. A study out of Boston University suggests that the weight loss is due in part to the loss of the ability to distinguish contrast between the colors of food on plates and drinks in cups on typically light colored tableware. When using bright red tableware that offered a high contrast to the food and drink, researchers noticed that the participants in the study increased their food intake by 24% and liquid intake by 84%.

Available RedWare Items:
Built-Up Utensils
Inner Lip Plate
Partitioned Scoop Dish with Lid
Scoop Dish with Non-Skid Base
Drinking Cup

Dressing Aids

Dressing can be a difficult task for someone with mobility or functional limitations. Things that used to be easy, such as pulling on a sock, buttoning a button or even pulling up a zipper can now make getting dressed a challenge. There are many helpful aids to make getting dressed easier and safer.

Sock Aid

Sock Aid

Straps with handles help reduce the need for bending over or raising legs while putting on socks. Ideal when recovering from hip, knee or back surgery.

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Compression Stocking Applicator


Allows for easy, correct application of graduated compression stockings, even with some loss of hand strength/dexterity. Watch how it works!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is-nT9CLmnQ.

long shoe horn

Long Shoe Horn

The long handle helps relieve straining and bending over while guiding feet into footwear.

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Dressing Stick

Assists with dressing and undressing. Especially helpful for button-ups, sweaters and jackets.

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Button Aid & Zipper Pull

Ideal for those with limited hand dexterity or use of only one hand. One end has button hole loop, the other end has a small metal hook for zippers.

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Elastic Shoelaces

Allows lace-up shoes to be slipped on and off easily. Transform any shoe into easy to wear slip-ons.

Walking & Transferring

Walking and transferring are important activities of daily living and can greatly impact one's level of independence. The following products can help someone walk and transfer either independently or with some assistance.

gait-belts

Gait Belts

Helps transfer and ambulate patients.

transfer-boards

Gait Belts

Helps transfer and ambulate patients.

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EZ Stand-N-Go

Handles that offer leverage to help stand from a seated position. Ideal for the couch, chair or recliner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=t-oqqkBdz8c.

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Assist-A-Tray

Makes it easy to stand from your favorite couch or chair. Also comes with a convenient multi-use swivel tray.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VL1-4xTdkQ.

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Seat Assist

A portable seat lift that can lift or lower up to 70% of a user's weight.

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Lift Chair

http://dev.medicalstorecostamesa.com/?page_id=3008.

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Automobility Assistance

http://dev.medicalstorecostamesa.com/?page_id=2962.

Bathroom Aids

There are several bathroom aids that promote safety and individual independence while bathing and toileting. Whether you need balance assistance or help with post-toilet cleaning, we have products that will suit your needs. If you are looking for even more assistance in the bathroom, please visit our Bathroom Safety page.

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Grab Bars

Provides support and security while using the toilet, bathing and showering.

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Grab Bars

Provides support and security while using the toilet, bathing and showering.

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Hand Held Shower Head

Can be used as a stationary or hand-held shower.

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Long Reach Comfort Wipe

Eases post-toilet cleaning for people with mobility challenges.

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Non-Slip Products

Reduce the risk of slipping and falling.
Non-Skid Slippers
Adhesive Dots and Strips
Bath and Shower Mats.

Personal Hygiene & Skin Care

Maintaining personal hygiene is crucial for your health as well as your social and psychological well-being. Keeping your body clean is vital in combating and preventing illness and these products can help. From washing the body, to grooming, and even toilet hygiene.

Inflatable Bed Shampooer
Inflatable Bed Shampooer

Supports the patient's head, neck and shoulders while caregiver washes hair. Drain hose allows easy removal of dirty water.

Shampoo Tray
Shampoo Tray

Eases the process of washing and rinsing hair in a seated position.

No rinse product
No Rinse Products

Body Wash
Shampoo
Incontinent Cleaner

Shampoo Cap
Comfort Bath Products

Made to microwave for patient comfort
Body Wipes
Shampoo Cap

Self Wipe Bathroom Toilet Aid
Self-Wipe Bathroom Toilet Aid

Eases post-toilet cleaning for people with mobility challenges.

Medication Aids

When taking multiple medications it can be difficult to keep track and ensure correct dosage. The following medication aids can help people safely take their prescribed dosages and better maintain their medications.

Medication Organizers
Medication Organizers
  • Daily, Weekly or Monthly
  • Once, Twice or Four Times/Day
  • Style, Color, and Size options
Pill Tote
Pill Tote

Keep your medication safe and secure while on the go with this convenient keychain pill container.

Pill Crusher
Pill Crusher

Crushes tablets into a fine powder that can easily be consumed with liquids for patients who have a difficult time swallowing pills.

Pill Pulverizer
Pill Pulverizer

An enhanced designed of the basic pill crusher that is ideal for those suffering from bone, weakened grip or Arthritis.

Oral Medication Syringe
Oral Medication Syringe

Allows liquid medications to be delivered past the taste buds. Helps small children and babies take their medicine accurately and efficiently.

Medicine Spoon
Medicine Spoon & Dropper

Cleanly and accurately deliver liquid medications. The Dropper delivers medication past the taste buds and the Medicine Spoon's wide mouth reduces spilling.

Disposable Medicine Cups
Disposable Medicine Cups

A convenient way to distribute medicine in pill or liquid format. Calibrated with easy-to-read increment graduations to ensure correct dosage.

Dexterity Aids

Dexterity aids are designed to improve functional performance of common tasks and make daily life easier for people with arthritis, hand tremors or other conditions.

Multiple styles available.

Foam Tubing
Foam Tubing/Built-Up Handles

For everyday utensils and tools such as silverware, toothbrush, pens and pencils, etc.

Can Jar  Bottle Openers
Can, Jar and Bottle Openers

Multiple styles available.

Adaptive Writing Instruments
Adaptive Writing Instruments

Eases the writing process and corrects usage.

Autodrop Eye Drop
Autodrop Eye Drop Guide

Allows for accurate eye drop installation.

Autosqeeze Eye Drop Bottle Squeeze
Autosqueeze Eye Drop Bottle Squeezer

Makes it easier to squeeze bottles by providing extra leverage.