Make life easier
- Use a bath mat in the tub or shower to keep from slipping. If the feeling of the mat is uncomfortable, wear flip-flops or other waterproof shoes like Aquasox.
- Use a bath chair if you cannot stand unassisted
- LED shower water thermometer
- Compression stockings
- Sock aid
- Orthopedic shoes can improve gait disturbances and help prevent foot injuries in people with a loss of pain sensation. Be sure to check your feet regularly for cuts, abrasions or injury to your feet
- Long-handled shoe horn
- Hair dryer stand
- Long-handled bath tools – brushes or sponges
- Electric razor
- Electric toothbrush
- Zipper pulls
- Velcro closures on shoes
- Button hook
- Use handrails and grab bars, if needed, for balance
- Thermometer to check the temperature of your shower or bath water
- Use gloves when doing housework. Be sure to check for any cuts, abrasions, burns or injury to your hands.
- Use push button cleaner dispensers, installed at the right height for you
- Use a wheeled laundry cart
- Automated soap dispensers
- Universal Hand Clip™
- Easi-Grip™ Contoured Carving Knife & Fork
- Easi-Twist™ Grip Jar Opener
- EZ Key Turner™
- Hand or foot braces can compensate for muscle weakness or alleviate nerve compression
- Cane – make sure you are fitted properly so you do not compound the problem with balance
- Walker – have the walker adjusted to the proper height so you are not leaning over too far
- Wheelchair
Other resources
Our Facebook community has provided some of their favorite products that they have found useful. Maybe something here will be useful for you, too!
Shoes
- Acorn™ padded slippers
- Adidas™ Sport Sandals
- Asics™
- Crocs™
- Havaianas™
- Mephisto™
- SAS™
- Sheepskin moccasins
Socks (and other footwear)
- Acorn™ fleece socks
- Bombas™ socks
- Ducks Unlimited™ socks
- Fleece-lined knee highs (This is a women’s fashion item. Various brands can be found on Amazon.)
- Heatmax “Toasti-Toes™” (These are adhesive foot warmers that can be applied on the outside of your sock underneath your toes.)
- Socks made with HoloFiber™ or Celliant™ fabric
- VoxxLife™ neuropathy socks
- Magnetic insoles (e.g., Therion™, Nikken™)
- TED hose for swelling
- Very superfine gauge and seamless socks
- Seamless bamboo socks
- DIY Tip: Cut off the tight elastic top of socks, and overcast the edges on a sewing machine for additional comfort
Supplies
- Hoop to keep blankets off of feet in bed (Foot Sleep Guard™)
- Pillow between legs (Contour™)
- For soft comfort at night, a soft sheepskin throw does the trick as a resting spot for sensitive feet
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