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Dressing Stick

SKU: BIL1115

Regular price£7.95

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Regular price£9.54

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Quantity Discounts
QuantityEx VATInc VAT% Discount
1£7.95£9.54-
2£6.49£7.7918%
3 - 4£5.95£7.1425%
5 +£4.95£5.9438%

Product Description

Carefully designed to help increase user confidence and independence, this Dressing Stick is ideal for those with limited movement. It will assist with pulling on clothing such as jackets, trousers, shirts or skirts. It features a hook at one end that is useful when pulling zips up or down.

Dressing Stick Information:

  • Straightforward, simple design
  • No need for stretching or bending
  • Ideal for those with limited mobility
  • Highly useful and versatile dressing aid
  • Dressing Stick length: 460mm (18")

What is a Dressing Stick?

A dressing stick is an adaptive tool designed to assist individuals with limited mobility or dexterity in getting dressed. It typically consists of a long rod with various hooks or grips at one or both ends, which help manipulate clothing items without requiring extensive bending or reaching.

How Do You Use a Dressing Stick for Lower Body Dressing?

A dressing stick is used to aid in putting on and taking off clothes, especially for the lower body, without the need for extensive bending. It helps in managing clothes like pants, skirts, socks, and shoes. The hooks or grips on the stick are designed to catch onto clothing, allowing the user to pull or push garments into place.

How to use a dressing stick to put on pants?

Here's a step-by-step guide on using a dressing stick to put on pants:

Preparation:

  • Sit on a stable chair or the edge of the bed where you can easily reach your feet.
  • Lay the pants out in front of you, ensuring they are properly oriented with the waistband accessible.

Positioning the Pants:

  • Use the hook end of the dressing stick to catch the waistband of the pants.
  • Lower the pants to the floor in front of your feet, ensuring the legs of the pants are open.

Inserting Legs:

  • Use the dressing stick to guide one leg of the pants over your foot and pull it up to your knee. Repeat for the other leg.
  • You might need to use your hands to slightly adjust the positioning if needed.

Pulling Up the Pants:

  • Once both legs are in the pants up to the knees, use the dressing stick to hook the waistband again.
  • Slowly and carefully pull the waistband up past your knees and over your hips.

Final Adjustments:

  • Stand up if you are able and use the dressing stick to pull the pants fully into place around your waist.
  • Adjust the waistband and ensure the pants fit comfortably.

Tips for Using a Dressing Stick

  • Practice: Using a dressing stick might require some practice to get the coordination and technique right.
  • Safety: Always ensure you are seated securely to prevent falls, especially when first learning to use the dressing stick.
  • Assistance: If you struggle initially, don’t hesitate to ask for help until you become more confident with the tool.

A dressing stick can greatly enhance independence in dressing for individuals with mobility challenges, making the process of getting dressed safer and more manageable.

How to dress a disabled person?

Dressing a disabled person can be a delicate process that requires patience, respect, and the use of adaptive tools such as a dressing stick. Here's a step-by-step guide to assist in dressing a disabled person:

Choose Appropriate Clothing:

  • Opt for clothes that are easy to put on and take off, such as those with elastic waistbands, Velcro fastenings, or large buttons.
  • Lay out the clothing in the order it will be put on.

Comfort and Position:

  • Ensure the person is seated comfortably in a stable chair or lying on a bed.
  • Explain each step to the person to make them comfortable and aware of what you are doing.

Delivery Information

Delivery charges are per order, so you will only pay the following charges no matter how much you order.

FREE Delivery on Orders Over £39.99
Enjoy FREE delivery when your basket total reaches £39.99 (excluding VAT). For orders under £39.99 (excluding VAT), a £3.95 delivery charge applies. This fee covers the costs of picking, packing, shipping, and packaging, regardless of the number of items in your order. Delivery typically takes 3-7 working days.

Standard UK delivery - £4.95
Your order is delivered within 2-5 working days.

UK Express delivery - £8.95
Your order is delivered within 1-2 working days.

Working days are Monday to Friday. They exclude weekends & public holidays.

We use Royal Mail & DPD for our deliveries. 

International delivery
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