Occupational Therapy

Safety First

100

What should always be locked before standing up from a wheelchair?

Wheelchair brakes

200

You should always stand up slowly to avoid this.

Dizziness or lightheadedness

300

This device helps you stay steady when walking.

Walker or cane

400

These are in the shower to help prevent slipping.

Grab bars

Shower chair

Non skid bath mat

500

You should push up from the chair using these when standing, not pulling up with a walker.

Armrests

Adaptive Equipment

100

This device can help you pick up items from the floor or above your head. 

Reacher/grabber

200

This tool helps pull socks onto your feet without bending over.

Sock aide

300

This long tool can help you take off your pants or footwear to avoid bending over

Dressing stick

400

This tool can help you put on your briefs or pants to avoid bending over.

Reacher/grabber