Dressing Independence Kit
Best for: people who have noticed that getting dressed takes noticeably more effort than it used to — particularly anything that involves bending down or reaching behind
What's included
- Sock and Stocking Aid Socks on without bending — the thing most people put off buying longest
- Dressing Stick Push, pull, and position clothing without reaching or twisting
- Long-Handled Shoe Horn — 61cm Shoes on while standing — no bending, no heel-crushing
All items ship together in one order from our Australian warehouse
What's in the pack — and why
Getting dressed is the first thing you do each day. These three tools cover every moment that gradually becomes harder — socks, positioning clothing, shoes — so none of them require bending, twisting, or help from anyone else.
Sock and Stocking Aid
Putting socks on when bending is painful or difficult is one of those things people manage around until they can't. The sock aid holds the sock open so you can guide your foot in from a seated position — your back stays straight, no reaching to the floor, no holding your breath. It takes about thirty seconds to learn and about five seconds to use. Most people who try one wonder why they waited.
Fits most sock sizes · Works seated or standing · Lightweight rigid frame with pull cordsView this product individually →
Dressing Stick
Shoulder stiffness, hip restrictions, and difficulty twisting make the simplest parts of getting dressed — threading an arm through a sleeve, pulling a waistband up, tucking in — more effort than they should be. The dressing stick extends your reach so your body doesn't have to follow. Hooked ends handle both pushing and pulling from a comfortable seated or standing position.
60 cm long · Two hooked ends · LightweightView this product individually →
Long-Handled Shoe Horn — 61cm
Getting shoes on without a shoehorn usually means either bending down — which undoes everything the rest of the kit just sorted — or jamming your heel in by force. At 61cm, this shoehorn works from standing height. The shoe goes on properly, your back stays straight, and the back of your shoe doesn't take the punishment. It's the last step of getting dressed. It should be the quickest.
61 cm handle · Smooth guide edge · Works with most shoe stylesView this product individually →