Aids for Daily Living

The easiest things are sometimes the most difficult

Comb and Brush with an extended Reach

Now it is possible to comb and brush your hair even if you can only lift your hand to shoulder height. The Etac Beauty Comb and Hairbrush have an attractive shape, specially designed to allow you a perfect reach all over your head. The oval handle has a soft and textured surface to provide a better and more stable grip.

The Etac Beauty product range is designed to give the user both extended reach and improved strength.

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Shampoo and massage your hair with ease

Using the Etac Beauty Hair Washer you can shampoo your hair and massage your scalp without unnecessary strain on your hands, shoulders or arms. The Etac Beauty Hair Washer replaces your fingers with a soft top section that has small 'finger tips' to massage the shampoo in efficiently. The long lightweight curved shaft and the oval handle with its easy-grip surface mean you can save your strength while gaining an extended reach.

Wash and massage your body with ease

The Etac Body Washer enables you to wash the entire body, right down to your toes. The ergonomic design of the Etac Body Washer gives a secure grip and a good reach, preventing strain on arms, shoulders and hands. The wash cloth scrubs the body efficiently without absorbing more water than is necessary, keeping the Etac Body Washer light and balanced.

Wash and scrub all over the back

Washing the back is not easy for anyone, much less so if you have limited strength and reach. A very efficient help is the Etac Back Washer. The curved shaft enables you to hold it close to the body and yet reach the back. The wash cloth scrubs the body efficiently without absorbing more water than is necessary, keeping the Etac Body Washer light and balanced. The long handle is designed to suit both one or two handed grip.

Give your nail file, toothbrush, razor a better grip

The Etac Multi Purpose Grip has a unique shape that feels firm and secure in the whole hand. There are two ends to the grip: a nail file fits into one end while the other has been adapted for a razor or toothbrush. The secure but relaxed grip makes manicures, shaving and brushing the teeth much easier. The Etac Multi Purpose Grip includes a nail file and all tools are easy to interchange.

Make cutting and food preparation easier

These products are designed to make food preparation and eating easier, despite limited power and movement in arms and hands.

The Etac range of household products are actually suitable for anybody to use, because of the ergonomic design. They give a relaced movement that makes the best use of power whilst relieving the strain on sensitive joints and muscles.

The Etac Relieve Range of Knives

The Etac Relieve angled carving knife has an oval handle to ensure a stable grip, and the top is gently curved to support the thumb. The Relieve angled carving knife blade is long enough to cut a variety of food types and bread.

The Etac Relieve angled table knives have the same features as the carving knife but a shorter blade to use when eating. These knives are available in three variants: for standard-sized hands, for small or children's hands, and a folding version which is easy to carry in a bag.

Compared with ordinary kitchen knives, the Etac Relieve kitchen knives permit cutting with a straight wrist to utilise the strength in the hand and arm.

Gives extra power and precision when slicing cheese

The Etac Relieve Cheese Slicer allows people with impaired strength in their hands to slice both cheese and vegetables like cucumber with ease.

The handle has an oval shape and the top provides a comfortable support for the thumb. The slicing blade is fitted close to the handle so that less force has to be used. The slicing blade is 'wavy' so that the cheese loosens from the blade easily.

Making it possible to use with one hand

The Etac Fix Preparation Board stands firmly on its four friction feet or the included suction feet. The jaws of the preparation board hold a bowl, grater or piece of food in place with ease. There is also a detachable spiked plate for smaller pieces of food. This can be removed and also placed with the spike pointing downwards to obtain a flat surface.

Stands firmly and simplifies cutting

The Etac Cut Cutting Aid is a functional cutting aid which simplifies kitchen work by standing firmly and holding in place whatever is to be cut. By turning the transverse lath, the thickness of the slices is easily changed. The knife fits in the guides, which makes it possible to cut safely and straight with impaired sight.

Cutlery that can be used when strength & mobility in hands is restricted

The Etac Light Cutlery is lightweight, gentle on the joints and relieves strain on the fingers. The handles are oval to sit securely in the hand and allow various grips. The spoon has a slightly longer and thinner handle to make a grip in the hollow between the thumb and index finger comfortable. To make cutting easier the knife handle has a slope for the thumb to rest and a sharp blade. The Etac Light Cutlery is available with a choice of thick or thin handles.

The Etac Lightweight Angled Spoons are designed to facilitate eating with decreased fine motor skills. The handles are oval to sit securely in the hand to all a power grip when eating.

For those who require cutlery that can be used with one hand the Etac Combination Cutlery consists of a knife/fork and knife/spoon. The handle permits a secure grip and the cutting edge is on the underside of the blade to prevent injury to the corners of the mouth.

Tasty Glass

The Etac Tasty Glass has a thick neck and a stable foot to facilitate drinking. The lightness of this glass, plus the fact that the bowl can rest against the top of the hand when lifting, makes it easy to use.

Tasty Plate

The Etac Tasty Plate has a raised edge to facilitate picking up food with one hand. The underside has a rubber strip attached so that the plate stands securely. This plate is also suitable in a feeding situation.

Tasty Beaker

The Etac Tasty Beaker with its big handle and supporting edge permits various grips. The large base makes the Etac Tasty Beaker stable. The supporting edge substitutes for an additional handle and therefore saves space in the kitchen cabinet. Comes complete with lid with a spout.

Cutlery designed to facilitate feeding

The Etac Feeding Cutlery is made of plastic with a flat and smooth shape which feels pleasant in the mouth. The shape makes it easy to feed a person with difficulties in opening the mouth. The top of the handle is designed to facilitate a functional grip to give food comfortably, and the length of the cutlery enable the person being fed to grip the cutlery.

The Etac Child Spoon (pictured) is indispensable when a child wants to eat by itself. The handle is slightly curved and oval with a support edge to prevent the hand sliding down. The spoon is angle adjustable and comfortable in the mouth thanks to its flat shape. The strap is useful for children with poor gripping ability.

Etac Dose Mug

The Etac Dose Mug makes it easier to assist with drinking. The spout shape provides good contact with the lips and reduces the need to lean head back whilst pouting. The mug is transparent and comes with 50ml and 100ml markings.

Allows people with impaired mobility

to put on socks & stockings

The ETAC Socky Stocking aids make it possible for persons with impaired mobility to put on socks, stockings and support stockings. This range is particularly suitable for users with back, hip or knee problems.

Pick up the things you can't reach

The Etac Aktiv Reachers are light and have ergonomically designed handles to make reaching and gripping easier. The jaws open wide but still grab the smallers item.

The Etac Aktiv Reacher is available in a number of models to suit various requirements. All Reachers have a magnet in the handle to help in picking up metallic objects.

Assistance with buttons and zippers

The ETAC Butler Buttoners make it easier to manage buttons and zippers. The buttoners are available with two different grips. The one with a round grip can be used for both buttons and zippers. The buttoner with a long handle can be used for all types of buttons, even jeans metal buttons.

Enabling handwriting with poor gripping ability

The Etac Contour Pen rests comfortably in the hollow of the thumb and index finger, thereby preventing point pressure and strain on the fingers. The light fluid further reduces the required strength.