A 75-year-old woman with no known cognitive deficits, but who is hard of hearing, recently broke her left arm and is non-weight-bearing on the broken arm
During in-patient therapy, the woman has a tough time avoiding using her left arm. She will be returning home with her husband. She is worried about independently undressing/dressing during toileting activities while her husband is away from home.
Possible Recommendations:
She could borrow a few daily living dressing items from the state’s AT program loan library. Some options include the WingPants Trouser Dressing Board, Dressing Stick, or EZ Reacher.
Devices to Try:
Goals and Outcomes:
The woman will be able to pull down/up her pants independently while toileting.
Case Study Forms – HAAT Model:
If you are interested in trialing one of these recommended devices, apply for a short-term loan via our Device Loan Program webpage.