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Top 5 Reachers

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Updated July 25, 2012

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Reachers assist people with limited range of motion from arthritis, helping to snag out of reach items with ease. Stop straining your elbow, shoulder, neck, and back while trying to reach the top shelf or the back of the cupboard! Once you purchase this assistive device, you may want more than one to keep in convenient places around the house.

1. Medline MDSL1100 Reacher, 24, Raptor, ADL

All-plastic reacher is lightweight, yet durable. Raptor Reacher extends 24 inches. The jaw or claw opens 2.5" to help you grab out of reach items. The hook part of the reacher can be used as a dressing aid too.
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2. Carex Health Brands Aluminum Folding Reacher with Magnetic Tip 32"

Mabis aluminum reacher extends 32 inches and folds for easy storage. Also has a magnetic tip to help pick up small metal objects, such as coins.
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3. Medline MDS86031RCH Ultra Reacher Grasping and Lifting Devices

This reacher has a full handgrip, as opposed to a pistol-style grip. It extends 31 inches.
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4. Hip Kit - Economy w/Short Reacher

A must-have following hip replacement surgery. Kit contains a sock aid, reacher, shoe horn, and long-handled bath sponge.
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5. Carex Health Brands Carex EZ Grabber Reacher

Plastic and aluminum reacher with rubber suction cups on the claw. Trigger style handle. Comes in different lengths.
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