Name That Object for ADLs

Grooming & Hygiene

100

I help keep your teeth clean and fresh. You should use me twice a day with toothpaste.

Toothbrush

200

I make your hair smooth and tangle-free when you run me through it.

Hairbrush or Comb

300

I help remove germs from your hands. You can use me with water or as a gel.

Soap or Hand Sanitizer

400

I am sharp but necessary for keeping your hands neat. You should use me to trim something that grows.

Nail clippers

500

I am soft and used after a bath or shower to dry off your body.

Towel

Dressing & Clothing

100

You put me on first when getting dressed, and I come in different styles like briefs and boxers

Underwear

200

I help keep your feet warm and protect them from blisters inside shoes.

Socks

300

I fasten clothes together and come in different styles like zippers, buttons, and Velcro.

Fasteners

400

I keep your pants from falling down. You loop me through your waistband and fasten me at the front.

Belt

500

Some people struggle to put on shoes, so they use me to slide their foot inside without bending down.

Shoe horn

Eating & Drinking

100

I am a small tool used to scoop up soup, cereal, or ice cream.

Spoon

200

I am found in the kitchen and help you cut food before eating.

Knife

300

You drink from me, and I can be made of glass, plastic, or ceramic.

Cup or mug

400

I help people open jars when they have trouble gripping. I am often made of rubber.

Jar opener

500

Some people with hand weakness use me instead of a regular fork or spoon because I have a larger handle for gripping.

Adaptive utensils or Built-up handle utensils

Household & Cleaning

100

I help you sweep crumbs off the floor and am often paired with a dustpan.

Broom

200

I clean dishes, and people use me with soap and water. I can be a sponge or a brush.

Dish scrubber or Sponge

300

I hold trash and have a lid to keep bad smells away.

Trash can

400

I am used to wipe surfaces clean and often come in a roll. Some people call me "paper gold."

Paper towels

500

I help clean floors but need water and soap to work. You push me back and forth to spread liquid.

Mop

Mobility & Safety

100

I help people balance when walking. Some people hold me with one hand, and others have four feet.

Cane or Quad Cane

200

I go in the bathroom and help prevent slips when people take a shower.

Non-slip mat or Grab bar

300

Some people put me next to their bed or in the bathroom at night to help them see in the dark.

Nightlight

400

I am placed near the toilet or in the shower to help people sit and stand safely.

Grab bars

500

I help people avoid falls by making it easier to reach high shelves. I have steps and a handle.

Step stool with handrail