Heavy Duty Reacher
Purpose
Reachers help extend your arm reach when mobility is limited. They can be helpful for picking up dropped items, reaching items on a high shelf, or even used for dressing. There are many different kinds of reachers and how you plan to use them will determine which will be the best fit for you.
Description
This reacher is a “heavy duty” reacher. It is designed to pick up larger and heavier items up to 3 pounds. It is more bulky than a reacher used for dressing however could still be used for this task. Most heavy duty reacher range in length from 31-42 inches and have a rotating head so that the grabber portion can be rotated between horizontal and vertical. The larger handle makes this reacher easier to hold but it will require more force to close the head around an object.
Tips
Depending on your strength, holding a heavy object far away from your body can be taxing. Never pick up breakable items like glass in case you drop them!