Shoe Horns & Other Helpful Shoe Tools: Do You Need Help Putting Your Shoes On?

Beth Inman
Do you or someone in your family suffer from arthritis? Most of us know that Arthritis is a debilitating disease that makes doing everyday things seem nearly impossible. You know how it can break the spirit to have to rely on someone else to do tasks that you have always done for yourself because you suffer from arthritis. If you suffer from Arthritis you know that one of those tasks is putting on your own shoes. There are several tools that you can use that will assist in the tasks of daily living. Just because you have arthritis, the simplest thing does not have to be difficult. Being able to manage your daily self care tasks will go a long way in making you feel better.

Arthritis or any condition that limits your movements can cause great difficulty in performing even small tasks. Many times, the smallest thing can seem insurmountable. Don't let the inability to perform tasks like putting on your shoes overwhelm you. If bending or moving around is difficult for you, the Extra Long Shoe Horn , manufactured by a company called Dura_Med, will solve the problem of putting on your shoes.

You will no longer need to bend over to put on your shoes, nor will you need someone to do it for you. Dura_Med has made a shoe horn that is coated in epoxy. The shoe horn and handle are 24" long, so you can get slip-on shoes on without needing to bend over. They are very easy to use, and do not require a lot of movement in your hands. You should be able to use these even if you suffer from arthritis in your hands as well.

This will not require therapy to use, not will you be required to obtain a prescription to purchase an Extra Long Shoe Horn. However, if you do purchase on of these handy daily task aids, I do suggest that you ask your physician for a prescription. If you turn the prescription in, along with your receipt, to your insurance company, it will often times be refunded. Medicaid and Medicare require prescriptions for everything that you need in order to provide it for you at no cost. If you think you could benefit from this Extra Long Shoe Horn don't hesitate to speak with your physician during your next visit. It will make a pleasant improvement in your life for a very minimal cost.

Published by Beth Inman

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