Table 2.

Adaptive equipment for ADLs/IADLs.

Activity	Example
Meal preparation and self-feeding	Large-handled utensils or foam cylinders placed around utensils, rocker knives, universal cuffs for holding utensils, long straws, scoop dishes, nonskid pads, mobile arm supports
Dressing	Button hooks, zipper pulls, Velcro fasteners, elastic shoelaces, reachers, dressing sticks, long-handled shoe horns
Grooming and personal hygiene	Strap-fitted hairbrush, long-handled comb and sponge, foam cylinders placed around the handle of bath tools to facilitate grip
Reading and writing	Page-turning devices, large-handled pens or foam cylinders placed around pens to improve grip, hand splints

Abbreviations: ADLs: activities of daily living; IADLs: instrumental activities of daily living.