Everyday Living Aids

This wooden stick with a rubber tip at one end and a special double wire hook at the other, is used to pull on or push off garments that connot be reached easily such as socks or coats

This magnifier hangs from a neck cord and has a moulded plastic frame that fits against the body to position the viewer without using the hands. Ideal for craftwork with it's central high magnification area for close work.

Scrubmate long handled sponge is 61cm in length

A V-shaped coated metal opener with non-slip lining that screws to the underneath of a worktop, cupboard or shelf. The jar or bottle is slid up the V until the lid wedges, then twisted to remove the lid. Suitable for lids 25-75mm in diameter.

This is an efficient and easy to use peeler with a plastic moulded frame and a hardened swivelling blade fitted across the jaws at the end. It is lightweight and the shape allows it to nestle comfortably in the hand. The horizontal blade allows peeling without cocking the wrist.

This mug has two handles to assist control and is supplied with two lids - one for anti-spill and one with a drinking spout. The mug is dishwasher safe, but not the lids. Capacity 250ml.

A simple inexpensive device to assist with putting on stockings or socks, especially if bending and reaching to the foot is difficult. It consists of strong shaped, flexible plastic gutter with long cotton tapes attached to the top. The stocking or sock is fed on to the plastic and held in place with the side notches. Then it is placed on the floor and the foot is put in the open end of the stocking, which is pulled over the foot and up the leg using the tapes.

The simple white nylon moulding offers a generous curved built-up handle for a key, providing an easy grip and good leverage for turning. The single key is held by a brass screw fitting, through the hole normally used for a key ring. When not in use the key folds into the handle, to fit conveniently in a pocket or hand bag.