Dressing Aids

How Can Dressing Aids Make Daily Routines Easier?

Dressing aids are designed to reduce the effort required when getting dressed and undressed. Small adaptations can make everyday routines much more manageable for people with reduced flexibility, grip strength or mobility.

Common dressing aids may help with:

• Fastening buttons
• Using zips
• Putting on socks and stockings
• Reaching footwear
• Maintaining independence

The most useful dressing aid is often the one that addresses the specific task that feels most difficult.

You may also find it useful to browse daily living aids, bedroom aids and health and wellbeing aids.

Dressing Aid FAQs

Below are answers to some of the most common questions people ask when choosing dressing aids.

What are dressing aids used for?

Dressing aids help make everyday dressing and undressing tasks easier to manage.

Who benefits from dressing aids?

People with arthritis, mobility difficulties or reduced dexterity often benefit from dressing aids.

What dressing aid helps with buttons and zips?

Button hooks and zipper pulls can help users fasten clothing more easily when grip, dexterity or hand strength is limited.