Grooming and Dressing

Tools to help

Jar/Container Opener $9.96 (available on amazon.com)
~ Due to the adaptability of this container opener, it can be used for various container sizes and lids

Shampoo or conditioner pumps $3.50 (available at any local drug store or super market)
Pumps on shampoo or conditioner bottle allow easy access to contents with less hand movement

Button Hook $7.95 (available online)
Button Hocks allow the individual to fasten clothing with less effort

Dressing Stick $9.99 (available at Walgreens)
Allows easy application of clothes and shoes

Sock Aid $9.99 (available at Walgreens)
Allows easy application of socks

Tips for dressing!

Upper Body Dressing

1. Use strong arm to gather shirt

2. Use strong arm to put weak arm into the sleeve of shirt

3. Put strong arm into the other sleeve of shirt

4. Use strong arm to pull the shirt over head and back

5. Adjust the shirt with strong arm

Lower Body Dressing Instructions
1. Use both arms to cross weak leg  over strong leg
2. Thread weak leg through pant leg with arms
3. Use arms to place weak leg on ground
4. Thread strong leg through pant leg
5. Stand to pull pants over bottom
*If it is unsafe to stand you can sit and lift hips on side at a time to pull pants over bottom