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Top 8 Reacher Aids

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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 will want to keep it in a convenient place.

1. Everyday Pick 26 inch Reacher - Yellow P2227Y

Aluminum reacher is ideal for multiple tasks. Reacher has ergonomically designed handle and spring-loaded jaw. Adds 26 inches to your reach to make it easier to reach or pick up items. Also available in 32 inch reacher.
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2. EZ Grabber Reaching Aid 26 inch P605-Carex

Durable, high-quality reacher designed to help you reach or pick up items without straining or bending. Available in 32 inch also.
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3. EZ Reacher Deluxe Folding 32" W/saf-t-lok

Reacher has commonly seen pistol grip. Has feature which locks onto items without maintaining grasp on the trigger.
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4. DMI Aluminum 32 Reacher with Magnetic Tip

Lightweight and convenient reacher. The magnetic tip helps pick up light metal objects.
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5. Basic Hip Kit with 32 inch Featherweight Reacher

A must-have following hip replacement surgery. Kit contains a sock aid, elastic shoe laces, 32 inch reacher, dressing stick, stainless steel shoes horn, long-handled bath sponge.
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6. Sammons Preston Two-In-One Dressing Stick 2 In 1 Aid Dressing Stick & Shoehorn

One end has a rugged plastic push-pull S-hook that retrieves clothing or other items, the other end is a long-handled shoehorn.
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7. Ergonomic Reacher with Rotating Claw from Vermont Country Store

Reacher with rotating claw for horizontal and vertical use.
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8. Medline Platinum Reacher 31 Inch

Another great reacher. Different style handle but works the same way -- allowing you to easily reach lightweight items.
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