Aluminum Reacher with Magnetic Tip for Easy Grabbing and Reaching from Mabis HealthSmart
Last verified June 16, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This aluminum reacher extends your natural arm reach by roughly 24–32 inches (typical for this category), with a magnetic tip that helps pick up small metal objects like dropped coins, keys, or pill lids without requiring a pinching grip. It's useful for anyone who has difficulty bending, reaching overhead, or gripping small items — common situations after joint replacement, with arthritis, back pain, or reduced dexterity. This is a complete, standalone tool that works right out of the box with no setup. The magnetic tip helps with metal items, but for non-metal objects (clothing, food, remote controls) the grip mechanism does the work instead — check that the jaw or claw design suits the types of items you most often need to retrieve.
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 — no assembly or charging required.
- Test the magnetic tip on small metal items (keys, coins) and the grip jaw on larger objects to understand each function.
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 Mabis HealthSmart — 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.