A reacher is one of the cheapest ways to keep someone independent at home after a hip replacement, a back injury or a flare of arthritis. This one folds in half, so it travels in a bag or a wheelchair pocket and comes out when it is needed.
The jaw rotates, which lets the user line it up with an object without twisting their wrist or shoulder, and the anti-slip gripping surfaces hold packets, tins and clothing securely. Two hands can be used on the trigger for anyone with reduced hand strength.
It covers the jobs that cause the most trouble around the house: items on a high shelf, things dropped on the floor, and pulling up socks or trousers while a hip precaution is in place.
