Is there someone on your list with arthritis? Someone temporarily or permanently disabled? Do you want to make their lives easier? These products from Maddock Inc., the makers of Ableware, might be just what you’re looking for.
Scooper Dish with

Non-Skid Foam Base

This combination plate and bowl has a contoured lip that can be usd to push food onto cutlery without its spilling out of the dish. Designed to assist children and adults with limited muscle control and individuals with the use of only one hand, the bottom of the dish has a non-skid base to keep it in place. Measures 6 x 7 x 1 . Microwave and dishwasher safe. (F74537-1000, $4.95)

Swivel-Tremors Spoon

A unique spoon featuring a swivel motion that allows the bowl of the spoon to remain in a horizontal position even with a 30-degree tilt of the wrist is designed to help children and adults with tremors, limited coordination and/or upper extremity weakness. The small bowl size limits intake and aids with swallowing. (F74629-1000, $6.50)

Bed Rail

This bed rail with roomy compartments turns ordinary beds into convenient storage areas while providing support for getting in and out of bed. Non-metal handle eliminates the static shock that can occur with metal bed rails and can be used for repositioning and turning in bed. Easy to install rail slides between mattress and box spring. Fits twin, full and queen size beds. Strips of hook and loop attach to the opposite end of the bed frame for additional stability. (F76488-0000, $98.50)

Star Glide Walker Slides

Nylon glides for wheeled walkers self-align with the floor to reduce friction and allow easier movement of the walker. Simple to use and easy to install. Just remove the rubber tips from the walker legs, replace them with Star Glides and you’re ready to go. For walkers with 1-inch and 1-1/8 inch diameters. Two per package. (H70323 series; $19.50)

Pill Splitter

This compact pill splitter quickly and accurately divides pills, caplets and vitamins for reduced dosage or easier swallowing. Made of FDA approved materials, it is safe for coated and uncoated tablets. Can be used on items with up to 1/2-inch diameter. (H75363-0001, $4.95)

Raptor Reacher – 24″

The Raptor is a durable and lightweight reacher with a contemporary design unlike others. The jaw opens a full 2 inches and provides a tight grip on even the smallest items such as dimes or bulky items like newspapers, clothing and cans. A hook-like extension on the front of the Raptor can be used as a dressing aid and a back-scratcher – 24 inches long, 6 ounces. (F76945-0000, $9.99)

Ableware products from Maddock Inc. can be ordered through Bedard Medical, 1124 Lisbon Road, Lewiston, 04240, 784-3700; Kennebec Professional Pharmacy, 51 Leighton Road, Augusta, ME 04330, 626-2726; Black Bear Medical, 1374 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102, 871-0008.

For additional product information and a copy of the latest Ableware catalog, contact Maddak Inc., 6 Industrial Road, Pequannock, NJ 07440-1993. Tel: 973-628-7600, [email protected]; or visit www.maddak.com or www.ableware.com