In the bathroom

Washing and drying feet and toes

Try using brushes, sponges, or toe washers with long handles to make it easier to reach your feet without bending. You can also sew loops or soft handles onto towels to help you grip them better when drying off. Use a clean, dry toe washer to dry your feet. Another option is to wrap a towel around a dressing stick with a long handle.

Putting socks, stockings, and shoes on

Try sitting down to dry yourself and get dressed. If reaching your feet is difficult, using a footstool or equipment with a long handle can make it much easier. Try products like a shoehorn, sock aid, or dressing stick. You might also like to consider shoes with Velcro straps or elastic laces instead of having to tie your laces.

Using zips, buttons, and clasps

If you find pulling up zippers or doing up buttons difficult, try using a button hook or zip puller loop instead. This can also help keep zips up by hooking the loop over a top button.

If you have a weak or painful arm or leg, reduce the discomfort by dressing it first.

Clipping your nails

Suction nail clippers stick in place, making it easier to cut with one hand. Large, modified nail clippers can also help you see better while cutting.

Managing your medications

Medication organisers make managing your medications a lot easier. You can find them at your local pharmacy. Most organisers carry up to four pills per day. Pill crushers or splitters help you take the correct dosage to always feel your best. You can set up a pill reminder alarm on your mobile or leave an alarm next to your pill organiser.

Administer eye drops easily

There are lots of handy tools to help make sure you can administer medications. Ask your pharmacist for an eye drop guide or other solutions if you struggle to apply eye medicine.