Stocking and Sock Dressing Aid for Disabled and Elderly Patients
The Stocking and Sock Dressing Aid for Disabled and Elderly Patients saves time and prevents pain for users and those who care for them, allowing patients to put on their own socks without assistance. Made of pliable plastic, this intuitive sock aid can be used anywhere to prevent pain and stress, allowing patients and their carers to rest assured.
What's Included?
- 1 x Sock and Stocking Aid
Key Features
- Foot slides easily onto the nylon lining while the sock remains secure
- Large loop handles at the end of strong elastic straps ideal for people with weak grip
- Unique shape keeps socks in place on the aid during the entire process, preventing slips
- Easily bends to accommodate various sock shapes, ensuring versatility and ease of use
- Soft plastic rolls smoothly into the sock, effortlessly creating an opening for the foot without causing discomfort
- 36" handle provides ample length for a comfortable grip and efficient manoeuvring
- Lightweight and compact design for use at home or away
How Does the Sock Aid Work?
To use the Stocking and Sock Aid, check out the below instructions:
- Bend the pliable trough of the Sock Aid to form a curve
- Slip the aid into the sock, allowing it to roll into position, creating an opening for the foot
- Hold the loop handle with both hands and pull the sock aid, guiding the sock onto the foot until fully worn
Who Can Use the Sock Aid?
Easy and straightforward to use, the Sock Aid is ideal for anybody who struggles to put their own socks on unassisted. As it can be easily shaped to take the sock, it is suitable for individuals with the use of only one hand. The large-loop handles also make the sock aid ideal for those with weakened grasp or who have difficulty gripping.
Greater Independence
As putting on socks is typically a daily occurrence, the Sock Aid can transform a task for which help is frequently required into something that the user can mange on their own, boosting both independence and confidence.
Ideal for Travelling
As the Sock Aid is lightweight and compact in size, it is great for adding to a suitcase or handbag when travelling on holiday or going to visit friends and family. Even assistance is used at home most of the time, the Sock Aid can allow the user to travel independently where it may not have previously been possible.
Technical Information
- Product Code: PR55319
- Loop Handle Length: 910mm (36")
