Make Everyday Life Easier and More Comfortable
At ADW Diabetes, we know that living with diabetes means being vigilant about managing your health every day. That's why we offer an extensive selection of diabetes care products designed to make life a little more comfortable.
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Dressing and grooming
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Bathing and showering
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Eating and drinking
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Toileting
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Getting in and out of bed
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Transfers
Our daily living and self-care aids are designed to help you live as independently as possible. We're committed to improving your life with our wide selection of high-quality diabetes care products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are daily living aids?
Daily living aids, also known as aids for activities of daily living (AADLs), are equipment designed to aid an individual in self-care. They also give basic assistive technology for everyday functions for the disabled or elderly.
What equipment is used to help daily living?
Daily living aids are a wide variety of assistive tools and aids available to help make daily activities easier. They fall under a multitude of categories as well. Some of them are:
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Mobility equipment such as canes, crutches, reachers, standing assistants, washbasins, pill cutters, security poles, leg lifters, ambulation gait belts, bed rails, and bed rail standers are just a few examples.
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Dressing equipment, such as dressing sticks, sock aids, long-handled shoehorns, button hooks, or elastic shoelaces.
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Bathing equipment that includes tub or shower chairs, handheld showers, grab bars, transfer boards, or a mechanical lift.
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Toileting, including commandos, grab bars, specialized height toilets, toilet aids for cleaning, and leg straps.
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Eating equipment that aids in meal consumption can include adaptive utensils, non-skid bowls, plate guards, or long straws.
Is a walker an adaptive device?
A walker is considered an adaptive device created to assist in stability, balance, and movement.
What is considered adaptive equipment?
Daily living aids that are used to assist with completing everyday acts of living such as eating, drinking, bathing, walking, dressing, toileting, and self-care are considered adaptive equipment.
Shop at ADW Diabetes
ADW Diabetes is your one-stop shop for diabetes supplies and daily living aids. We offer free shipping on orders over $89, and our Diabetic Coverage® Auto-Ship Program makes it easy to get the supplies you need when you need them. With a large selection of affordable products, easy and secure shopping, and superior customer service, ADW Diabetes is a trusted source for all your diabetes needs. Shop today and see how ADW Diabetes can help you live your best life.