Not everyone would be able to utilize this beautiful display of art tools. Those with hand tremors, grip weakness, or other dexterity challenges may struggle to send a written letter or create their own masterpiece. Out PTs and OTs on our platform have recommended the following items that can help you get your point across and make an impact on the art world.

We’ve seen some great items get posted by our occupational and physical therapist users who are familiar with helping their patients with managing their vehicles. Check out these products below that are frequently recommended:

Increasingly, sexual wellness is being addressed in rehab therapy as an important aspect of daily life. Disability, chronic disease and age should not deter any person from maintaining a healthy sex life, but new accommodations of often needed to allow people to access that pleasure safely and effectively. We’ve partnered with the great Occupational Therapy educators at the OT After Dark Podcast to create a new category of sexual wellness products within the Direct-Rec app.

Liftware Level is an amazing utensil with a computerized handle that keeps the attachments (spoon & fork) level to the ground. People who face challenges keeping a utensil level and often spill their food may find Liftware Level the perfect tool to help them manage eating on their own. (*Note: Liftware Level contains Magnets that could affect your implanted device.)

Liftware Steady is an amazing utensil that uses computer technology to stabilize hand tremors during eating. The small computer within the device captures an unwanted hand tremor and, using its two motors in the handle, sends a movement to the utensil in the opposite direction. As a result, the utensil can remain steady as it picks up food and moves towards the mouth.

A Tub Transfer Bench is designed to assist individuals who have difficulty entering and exiting tub shower to complete the transfer with increased independence and safety. This Drive Medical product shown below is an example of a transfer bench recommended by rehab clinicians.

So you’ve just arrived home from the hospital following spine, hip or shoulder surgery and you cannot rotate or move easily to wipe after using the toilet. NOW WHAT? Here are some products that many clinicians recommend to help facilitate one’s ability to manage their hygiene if they have physical limitations.

So many companies are innovating the world of aging. The following products have been recommended by Direct-Rec users to help make life easier for a senior who chooses to age in place in their own home.

A friend who knew I was collecting information about caregiving products reached out the other day. She said her father has been struggling with Parkinson’s and needed some clothing suggestions that would keep him looking professional (he still works) while accommodating his inability to use one arm to get dressed. I thought I’d share this note, as others might find it helpful.