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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
Buyers Guide: Long Handled Shoehorns
ILC Reference NO 12:21:900
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Short Description
A long handled shoehorn may be helpful for people who experience difficulty reaching their feet to put on or take off their shoes. A shoehorn may be used to stabilise a shoe and maintain the rear upper of a shoe in an upright position. A long handled shoehorn consists of a handle, shaft and enlarged contoured end.
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Features
Handgrip
Hand grip size, eg. a metal rod handle is narrower than a flat plastic handle.
Hand grip contouring, eg.curved or straight.
Hand grip covering, eg. leather, foam, resin or plastic.
Wrist strap fitting.
Hook for storage. A hook may also enable a shoehorn to be used as a dressing stick.
Weight of shoehorn will be influenced by materials of construction.
Shaft
Length of shaft - An insufficient shaft length may restrict the user's reach, while an excessive shaft length may encourage the user to hold the shaft below the handgrip thereby making it more difficult to hold.
Type of material eg. plastic or metal. Consider strength, durability, flexibility.
Shoehorns may have a rigid or sprung shaft. A sprung shaft enables the user to manipulate the shoe horn in a variety of positions.
Head
Approximate size of head, including width and length.
Suitability for size and style of shoe.
Suitability of material and finished edges for a user with fragile skin.
General points to consider if a person is having difficulty managing shoes:
Style of shoe and fasteners, for example, slip on shoes versus laced or buckled shoes.
To facilitate ease of donning shoes with laces, consider securing bows first with elastic shoelaces.
It may be useful to adhere the tongue of the shoe to its upper with velcro, before attempting to put on shoe.
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ACCESS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT,
SALE, VIC
AUSMEDIC/METRON,
CARRUM DOWNS, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - BENDIGO,
BENDIGO, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - MILDURA,
MILDURA, VIC
EHOR DESIGN ,
,
IKEA RICHMOND,
RICHMOND, VIC
INDEPENDENT LIVING AND MOBILITY,
WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) ALBURY,
ALBURY, NSW
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) BRUNSWICK,
BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) CHELTENHAM,
CHELTENHAM, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) GEELONG,
GEELONG, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - BENDIGO,
BENDIGO, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - GIPPSLAND,
SALE, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - HALLAM,
HALLAM, VIC
STATEWIDE HOME HEALTH CARE (SHHC),
BRIGHTON, VIC
SYMBION (FORMERLY MAYNE FAULDING HEALTHCARE),
NOBLE PARK, VIC
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