The FabLife Reaching Aid (50.8 cm) is an assistive daily living device designed to help individuals safely retrieve items without excessive bending, stretching or reaching. Featuring an ergonomic pistol grip handle and open jaw design, it offers controlled handling for a wide variety of household objects while reducing unnecessary strain on the back, hips and shoulders.
Designed for people with limited reach or reduced hand strength, the finger-trigger mechanism requires a simple squeeze to close the jaw, making it easier to pick up objects from the floor, high shelves or behind furniture. A built-in magnetic tip provides additional convenience when retrieving small metallic items such as keys, pins or paper clips, while the integrated drag lug helps position lightweight objects for easier collection.
Suitable for home care, rehabilitation settings and occupational therapy, this reaching aid can assist individuals recovering from hip, knee or back surgery, as well as older adults or anyone wishing to minimise unnecessary bending during everyday activities. Its lightweight metal and plastic construction makes it easy to manoeuvre while remaining durable for regular daily use.
Features:
- Ergonomic Pistol Grip Handle – Provides a comfortable, controlled grip that helps users operate the reacher with minimal effort.
- Open Jaw Design – Makes it easier to grasp a variety of everyday household items of different shapes and sizes.
- Magnetic Tip – Allows small metal objects such as keys, screws and paper clips to be retrieved without bending down.
- Finger Trigger Operation – Designed to assist individuals with limited reach or reduced hand strength through simple trigger activation.
- Integrated Drag Lug – Helps reposition lightweight objects into a better location for easier pickup.
- Ideal for Everyday Living – Assists with routine household tasks while promoting greater independence.
- Lightweight Metal and Plastic Construction – Easy to handle during extended use while providing dependable durability
Benefits:
- Reduces the need to bend, stretch or overreach during everyday activities.
- Helps minimise strain on the back, hips and knees.
- Encourages greater independence for individuals with limited mobility.
- Makes retrieving dropped items quicker and more convenient.
- Supports safer movement around the home after surgery or during rehabilitation.
- Provides improved access to high shelves and difficult-to-reach spaces.
- Assists occupational therapists and caregivers with daily living activities.
- Lightweight construction allows comfortable everyday handling.
- Suitable for both home and clinical rehabilitation environments.
Best Suited For:
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Rehabilitation Clinics
- Hospitals
- Elderly users
- Individuals with limited mobility
- Patients recovering from hip, knee or back surgery
- Home care environments
- Caregivers
Specifications:
- Product Name: FabLife Reaching Aid (50.8 cm) – Pistol Grip – Open Jaw
- Brand: FabLife
- Manufacturer: Fabrication Enterprises
- Product Type: Reaching Aid / Daily Living Aid
- Length: 50.8 cm
- Approximate Dimensions: 50.8 × 12.7 × 1.3 cm
- Approximate Weight: 0.45 kg
- Handle Style: Pistol Grip
- Jaw Style: Open Jaw
- Operation: Finger Trigger
- Material: Metal and Plastic
- Colour: Black / Silver
- Magnetic Tip: Yes
What is Included:
- 1 × FabLife Reaching Aid (50.8 cm) – Pistol Grip – Open Ja
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. Who can benefit from using this reaching aid?
It is designed for individuals with limited mobility or reduced reach, including older adults, rehabilitation patients and anyone recovering from hip, knee or back surgery.
2. Can it pick up small metal objects?
Yes. The reacher includes a magnetic tip that helps retrieve small metallic items such as keys, paper clips and screws.
3. Can it be used for dressing assistance?
Yes. It can assist with certain dressing tasks by helping users retrieve or position clothing, reducing the need for excessive bending.
4. Is the reaching aid foldable for storage?
No. This model features a fixed, non-folding design.
5. What types of environments is it suitable for?
It is suitable for home use, rehabilitation centres, hospitals, occupational therapy departments and other healthcare environments where assistance with daily living activities is required.
