Assistive Devices:
Restoring the Comforts of Home

The place where people are meant to feel the most comfortable – the home – may quickly become a painful reminder of a life left behind after losing a limb. Tasks that once seemed simple may become diffi cult and energy-consuming. At times like these, it helps to remember that assistive devices for the home are plentiful and continue to be improved, revised or invented.

The following manufacturers and distributors offer assistive devices for the older amputee. Some of them have toll-free numbers or offer convenient shopping and ordering online. Many will send you a catalog or offer a printable online catalog so that you can compare products. As always, check with your physician to determine which products might work best for you. Then, check prices, warranties, repair services, and which are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or your private insurance.

Accessible Environments, Inc.
800/776-1461
www.accessibleenvironments.net
Products: safety devices (grab bars, risers), mobility aids (canes, scooters, wheelchairs), lifts, and eating, bathing, and dressing aids

Advanced Peripheral Technologies
708/301-4508
www.advancedperipheral.com
Products: power supplies, computer mouse emulators

AssisTECH
716/789-4197
www.assisttech.com
Products: adaptive computer keyboards

Bruno
800/882-8183
www.bruno.com
Products: power chairs, scooters, vehicle lifts, stair lifts

Hunter Digital
310/476-1874
www.nohandsmouse.com
Products: foot-controlled computer mouse

Invacare Corporation
800/333-6900
www.invacare.com
Products: scooters, lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, seating accessories

Keen Mobility
503/285-9090
www.keenmobility.com
Products: cushions, crutches, canes and accessories

Maddak, Inc.
973/628-7600
http://service.maddak.com/index.asp
Products: safety devices (grab bars, risers), mobility aids (canes, scooters, wheelchairs), lifts, and eating, bathing and dressing aids

Mobility, Inc.
858/456-8121
www.mobilityinc.net
Products: durable medical equipment (toilet lifts, shower chairs)

Orthotic Mobility Systems, Inc.
888/OMS-4046
www.orthoticmobility.com
Products: crutches and canes

Otto Bock
800/328-4058
www.ottobockus.com
Products: wheelchair accessories, cushions, bath safety devices

Pathlighter
877/728-4544
www.pathlighter.com
Products: lighted cane

Pride Mobility
800/800-8585
www.pridemobility.com
Products: power wheelchairs, power scooters, lift chairs

Roll-A-Bout Corporation
888/736-6151
www.roll-a-bout.com
Products: rolling walker with platform for supporting the limb

Rolli-Moden
800/707-2395
www.rolli-moden.com
Products: clothing and accessories for wheelchair users

Sammons Preston Rolyan
800/323-5547
www.sammonspreston.com
Products: household helpers, kitchen and dressing aids, exercise products and personal care items

ScootAround
888/441-7575
www.scootaround.com
Products: rental power chairs and scooters for those who travel

Sunrise Medical
303/218-5544
www.sunrisemedical.com
Products: wheelchairs, lifts, cushions, walkers, and kitchen, eating and dressing aids

Thomas Fetterman, Inc.
888/582-6900
www.fetterman-crutches.com
Products: crutches and crutch tips

Westons
www.westons.com
Products: safety devices, mobility aids, lifts, back supports, and eating, bathing and dressing aids

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