Best Daily Living Aids
Getting dressed, cooking a meal, opening a jar: these small tasks matter. Our range of daily living aids is here to keep you doing them with ease, supporting your independent living and helping you stay in your own home. Browse our mobility aids and daily living tools below.
Kitchen and Eating Aids
Preparing meals and eating comfortably are things most of us do without thinking. When reduced grip, limited reach or one-handed use makes them harder, the right kitchen aid puts you back in charge of your own kitchen.
Food Preparation Aids
Our food preparation aids include kettle tippers, non-slip chopping boards, jar openers, can openers, and bottle openers. Most are designed for one-handed use or arthritis-friendly grip. Many customers find a non-slip mat and a lever-style opener make a real difference to confidence in the kitchen.
Cups, Mugs and Cutlery for Easier Eating
Adapted cups and mugs with two handles, lids, or angled designs reduce spills and make drinking easier whether you are at the table or in a chair. Our range of adapted cutlery includes weighted, angled and built-up handled sets suited to reduced grip or tremor. These are also available with one-handed utensil options.
If you spend time in the kitchen on a perching stool, browse those alongside these aids. They work well together.
Dressing, Grooming and Reaching Aids
Getting dressed independently is something worth keeping. A few well-chosen aids make the difference between needing help and doing it yourself, at your own pace, in your own time.
Dressing Aids and Sock Helpers
Our dressing aids include long-handled shoe horns, button hooks, zip pulls and stocking and sock aids that let you put on socks and stockings without bending down. Most work without needing to grip tightly. If bending to put on footwear is the main challenge, long-handled shoe horns are a simple, low-cost starting point.
Reachers and Gripping Aids
Long-handled reachers let you pick up items from the floor or high shelves without stretching or bending. Our gripping aids cover everything from non-slip mats and dycem rolls to key turners and door handle extensions. These are among the most practical small aids you can have around the house.
Not sure which one suits your situation? Give us a call and we will talk it through. We are here to help you get the right fit the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Daily Living Aids
What types of daily living aids are available?
Daily living aids cover a wide range of tools designed to make everyday tasks easier at home. Common types include kitchen aids (adapted utensils, jar openers, kettle tippers), dressing aids (long-handled shoe horns, sock helpers, button hooks), reaching aids (grabbers and reachers for items on high shelves or the floor), and gripping aids for people with reduced hand strength. Most products are compact and straightforward to use.
How do I choose the right daily living aid?
Start with the specific task that has become harder, whether that is cooking, getting dressed, or opening containers. Look for a product that matches your grip strength, reach, and hand size. If you are unsure, our team is happy to help you narrow it down. An occupational therapist (OT) can also recommend the right type for your situation.
Can I use my Home Care Package or NDIS funding to buy daily living aids?
Yes. Most daily living aids are approved supports under Home Care Packages (HCP), the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) funding. You will generally need a quote for your plan manager or support coordinator. Contact us and we will prepare the paperwork for you.
Are daily living aids easy to use if I have arthritis or limited hand strength?
Many products in this range are specifically designed for reduced grip and hand strength. Look for items with large, easy-grip handles, lever-style openers, and lightweight construction. Products designed for one-handed use or arthritis-friendly grip are a reliable starting point. When in doubt, call us and we will point you to the right ones.