Adaptive Equipment
Allows a person to put on socks independently if they have trouble reaching their feet or have precautions that do not allow them to bend.
Sock Aid
When getting dressed, which leg/arm should be dressed first. When getting un-dressed, which leg/arm should be un-dressed first.
The weak leg/arm; The good leg/arm
Increases toilet seat height and provides handles for easier transfers
Raised Toilet Seat or BSC
Organizes medications into daily or weekly compartments.
Pill Box
How many hours of therapy do you receive a day?
3 hours
Assists with dressing due to precautions or decreased range of motion.
Dressing Stick or Reacher
Techniques to use when getting dressed if someone has a weaker side or decreased range of motion.
- Use stronger/unaffected side to assist with getting weaker/affected arms/legs into clothing
Provides seated support during bathing for people with poor balance or who fatigue easily.
Shower Chair or Tub Transfer Bench
Safely cuts pills into smaller doses.
Pill Cutter
What should you do if you need to go to the bathroom or want to get out of bed.
Push your call light and wait for assistance
Allows someone with limited hand grip to hold with utensil, tooth brush, hair brush, pencil, etc.
Build-Up Handle, tubing, or universal cuff
Allows someone to cut their food one-handed.
Rocker Knife
Provides something stable for someone to hold on to when in the shower or near a toilet to prevent falls.
Grab Bars
When should you ask for your pain medication during the day while at Encompass?
30-45 minutes before therapy sessions
What are some safety tips to use when standing up from your wheelchair or when you sit down in your wheelchair?
- Lock your breaks
- Move footrests out of the way
- Make sure someone is with you
- Push up from wheelchair; reach back towards wheelchair
- Position
Allows someone who has trouble bending their knee or reaching their feet to put on their shoes.
Long-Handled Shoehorn
Clips onto a plate to prevent food spilling; useful for one-handed eating.
Plate Guard
Allows someone to bathe hard-to-reach areas and compensates for limited shoulder mobility or helps prevent bending if against precautions.
Long-Handled Sponge
What can be used to ensure you remember to take your medications?
An alarm, calendar, check-list, etc.
What must be worn at all times when participating in therapy?
Non-skid socks or shoes; gait belt if you are moving
Assists with lifting legs when getting dressed or getting in/out of bed due to decreased strength, range of motion, or precautions.
Leg lifter
Allows someone to safely transfer from one place to another if you have limited leg strength, non-weight bearing precautions, or difficulty with standing.
Enables showering while seated and ensures every area is able to be rinsed during a shower.
Handheld Shower Head
What should you do if you miss a dose of your medication?
Check the instructions or call your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have any questions or problems, who should you notify?
Your therapists, nurses, doctor, techs, case managers, etc.