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12 Helpful Products When You Can't Bend
Does a dropped item, low outlet, or pet bowl on the floor suddenly feel out of reach? These practical tools can make dressing, bathing, cleaning, controlling devices, and caring for pets easier with less bending, reaching, and strain whether from surgery, aging, or injury.
Grabber Reacher Tool
Use it to pick up dropped items, reach things on shelves, grab clothing, or retrieve objects from tight spaces while reducing strain on your back or requiring you to bend.
Magnetic Pick Up Tool
A magnetic pickup tool helps retrieve dropped metal items like keys, screws, utensils, or jewelry without bending down. Its slim, extendable design can also reach under furniture and into tight spaces. It also is useful if you have trouble with squeezing or grip, which is required for the grabber tool.
Razor Extender Tool
An adjustable razor extension handle makes shaving and personal care easier when bending or reaching is difficult. It helps you reach your legs, feet, or back. It can also be used for lotion applicators, dry brushes, or electric razors.
Extendable Duster
An extendable microfiber duster helps you clean low surfaces, corners, and hard-to-reach areas without as much bending or stretching.
Magnetic Holder
Attach items at a reachable level with magnetic attachment so they are easy to snap in place. Put items up high so they are easy-to-reach.
Long Handled Shoe Horn
A long-handled shoehorn makes it easier to put on shoes and remove socks without bending down to your feet.
Bendable Shower Scrubber
A long-handled body scrubber makes bathing easier when bending or reaching is difficult. Its flexible handle helps you wash your back, legs, feet, and scalp while reducing strain on your back, hips, shoulders, or abdomen.
Controlling Lights, Appliances and Outlets
Remote Control Outlets
Remote-control outlets let you operate lamps, fans, and other compatible devices without bending to reach low outlets or switches. Simply keep the remote within easy reach and press a button to turn connected devices on or off.
Voice Assistant
A voice assistant can help you control compatible lights, outlets, fans, and appliances without bending to reach switches or plugs. It can also set reminders, answer simple questions, and help you call someone when your phone is out of reach. Placing it in a central location can make everyday tasks easier while reducing the need to bend, stretch, or get up.
Voice Control Outlets
Getting up or bending to reach switches and outlets can be difficult without bending. Voice-controlled outlets let you turn compatible lamps, fans, and other everyday devices on or off with a simple voice command.
No-Bend Pet Care
Pet Bowls with Extendable Long Handle
This long-handled pet bowl makes it easier to feed or give water to a pet without bending down to the floor. It is easy to insert and remove the handle without bending, and the handle has an adjustable length.
Long-Handled Litter Scooper
Cleaning a litter box can be difficult without bending. This long-handled scoop lets you clean from a more upright position, helping reduce strain on your back, hips, knees, or abdomen. Another tip is to get lightweight litter so you can more easily lift the used litter.
A Litter Genie placed at waist height lets you dispose of used litter without bending down or carrying it to the trash each time. Its sealed system also helps contain odors and reduces direct handling.
