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 There are a number of fairly inexpensive products on the market that can help with these types of challenges. You may be able to find<img alt="One Handed Buttoning Aid, by Lifestyle Essentials" src="/sites/default/files/ability411_images/drive-one-handed-buttoning_0.jpg" style="float:right; height:257px; width:250px" /> some at your local medical supply store or pharmacy. In addition, here are direct links to some examples – each under $20(CDN) - that can be purchased online: <ul> <li><a href="https://macdonaldshhc.com/products/handed-buttoning-aid-hook/#manufacturer" target="_blank">Lifestyle Essentials One Handed Buttoning Aid Hook</a> (at Macdonald's Home Health Care) enables easier single-handed buttoning.</li> <li><a href="http://www.seniorsstore.ca/Personal-Aids-Dressing-aids-&-Stocking-aids/c69_73/p245/Dressing-Stick/product_info.html" target="_blank">Dressing Stick</a> by SP Ableware (at seniorsstore.ca) is a 24 inch shaft that has a C hook mounted on one end to assist when pulling zippers.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/DMI-Dressing-Button-Zipper-Inches/dp/B000EWXSV2/ref=lp_6370854011_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1520980526&sr=1-4)" target="_blank">Wood Dressing Stick</a> by DMI (at Amazon Canada) is an easy-to-grip tool that has a button aid on one end and a zipper pull on the other.</li> </ul> If your mom has weak grip strength, she may need to use foam tubing to improve her ability to hold the button aid and/or zipper pull. Below is a direct link to an example of such a product: <ul> <li><img alt="Colour-Coded Handle Foam, by SP Ableware-Maddak" src="/sites/default/files/ability411_images/SPAblewareMaddak_ColorCodedHandleFoam.jpg" style="float:right; height:209px; width:250px" /><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/6-Pack-Foam-Grip-Tubing-Latex-Free/dp/B06XTLQ95N/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=6-Pack+of+Foam+Grip+Tubing%2FFoam+Tubing+-+Ideal+Grip+Aid+for+Utensils%2C+Tools+and+More+-+No+BPA%2FPhthalate%2FLatex&qid=1620946581&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Color Coded Handle Foam</a> by Impresa Products (at Amazon Canada) can help to increase the size of the handle on hard to grasp items. This product costs about $20(CDN), plus a shipping fee.</li> </ul>
 
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 There are a number of fairly inexpensive products on the market that can help with these types of challenges. You may be able to find<img alt="One Handed Buttoning Aid, by Lifestyle Essentials" src="/sites/default/files/ability411_images/drive-one-handed-buttoning_0.jpg" style="float:right; height:257px; width:250px" /> some at your local medical supply store or pharmacy. In addition, here are direct links to some examples – each under $20(CDN) - that can be purchased online: <ul><li><a href="https://macdonaldshhc.com/products/handed-buttoning-aid-hook/#manufacturer" target="_blank">Lifestyle Essentials One Handed Buttoning Aid Hook</a> (at Macdonald's Home Health Care) enables easier single-handed buttoning.</li> <li><a href="http://www.seniorsstore.ca/Personal-Aids-Dressing-aids-&-Stocking-aids/c69_73/p245/Dressing-Stick/product_info.html" target="_blank">Dressing Stick</a> by SP Ableware (at seniorsstore.ca) is a 24 inch shaft that has a C hook mounted on one end to assist when pulling zippers.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/DMI-Dressing-Button-Zipper-Inches/dp/B000EWXSV2/ref=lp_6370854011_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1520980526&sr=1-4)" target="_blank">Wood Dressing Stick</a> by DMI (at Amazon Canada) is an easy-to-grip tool that has a button aid on one end and a zipper pull on the other.</li> </ul>If your mom has weak grip strength, she may need to use foam tubing to improve her ability to hold the button aid and/or zipper pull. Below is a direct link to an example of such a product: <ul><li><img alt="Colour-Coded Handle Foam, by SP Ableware-Maddak" src="/sites/default/files/ability411_images/SPAblewareMaddak_ColorCodedHandleFoam.jpg" style="float:right; height:209px; width:250px" /><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/6-Pack-Foam-Grip-Tubing-Latex-Free/dp/B06XTLQ95N/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=6-Pack+of+Foam+Grip+Tubing%2FFoam+Tubing+-+Ideal+Grip+Aid+for+Utensils%2C+Tools+and+More+-+No+BPA%2FPhthalate%2FLatex&qid=1620946581&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Color Coded Handle Foam</a> by Impresa Products (at Amazon Canada) can help to increase the size of the handle on hard to grasp items. This product costs about $20(CDN), plus a shipping fee.</li> </ul>
 
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 There are a number of fairly inexpensive products on the market that can help with these types of challenges. You may be able to find<img alt="One Handed Buttoning Aid, by Lifestyle Essentials" src="/sites/default/files/ability411_images/drive-one-handed-buttoning_0.jpg" style="float:right; height:257px; width:250px" /> some at your local medical supply store or pharmacy. In addition, here are direct links to some examples – each under $20(CDN) - that can be purchased online: <ul><li><a href="https://macdonaldshhc.com/products/handed-buttoning-aid-hook/#manufacturer" target="_blank">Lifestyle Essentials One Handed Buttoning Aid Hook</a> (at Macdonald's Home Health Care) enables easier single-handed buttoning.</li> <li><a href="http://www.seniorsstore.ca/Personal-Aids-Dressing-aids-&-Stocking-aids/c69_73/p245/Dressing-Stick/product_info.html" target="_blank">Dressing Stick</a> by SP Ableware (at seniorsstore.ca) is a 24 inch shaft that has a C hook mounted on one end to assist when pulling zippers.</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/DMI-Dressing-Button-Zipper-Inches/dp/B000EWXSV2/ref=lp_6370854011_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1520980526&sr=1-4)" target="_blank">Wood Dressing Stick</a> by DMI (at Amazon Canada) is an easy-to-grip tool that has a button aid on one end and a zipper pull on the other.</li> </ul>If your mom has weak grip strength, she may need to use foam tubing to improve her ability to hold the button aid and/or zipper pull. Below is a direct link to an example of such a product: <ul><li><img alt="Colour-Coded Handle Foam, by SP Ableware-Maddak" src="/sites/default/files/ability411_images/SPAblewareMaddak_ColorCodedHandleFoam.jpg" style="float:right; height:209px; width:250px" /><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/6-Pack-Foam-Grip-Tubing-Latex-Free/dp/B06XTLQ95N/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=6-Pack+of+Foam+Grip+Tubing%2FFoam+Tubing+-+Ideal+Grip+Aid+for+Utensils%2C+Tools+and+More+-+No+BPA%2FPhthalate%2FLatex&qid=1620946581&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Color Coded Handle Foam</a> by Impresa Products (at Amazon Canada) can help to increase the size of the handle on hard to grasp items. This product costs about $20(CDN), plus a shipping fee.</li> </ul>
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