Sammons Preston Lightweight Reachers for Daily Living by Performance Health
Last verified June 16, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
A long-handled grabber tool that lets someone pick up objects from the floor, overhead, or out of reach without bending, stretching, or gripping tightly. It's designed for people who have limited reach, reduced grip strength, or difficulty bending — common after joint replacement surgery, with arthritis, or following a stroke. This is a complete, ready-to-use tool that requires no setup; the jaw opens and closes with a squeeze of the handle trigger. The lightweight aluminum construction is a genuine advantage for fatigue, but the jaw mechanism on reachers generally works better with firm objects than small, flat, or slippery items like coins or thin papers.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
Remove from packaging and use immediately — squeeze the handle trigger to open and close the jaw, no assembly required.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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How to Fund This
Equipment like this is often pursued through official state programs. These are common starting points — each program decides its own eligibility and what it covers, so the first step is always a phone call.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Sammons Preston — view on vendor site; last verified June 16, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.