Carex Health Brands Apex Enablers Zipper & Button Puller
Perfect for those with arthritic or weakened grip Product Features Perfect for those with arthritic or weakened grip Ergonomic Fits easily into pocket or purse
Portability is the big feature here I have a button hook with a big handle for use at home. But it really is too large to travel with. For visits to the doctor, physical therapist, gym and such, I wanted something compact. This item does the trick. The handle is just big enough to securely grasp at about 4 inches long and an inch wide. A short (maybe 2.5 inches or so)zipper pull folds out of the handle. It will work on trousers, jackets and sweaters, but not for the zippers on the backs of dresses. The…
Poorly designed and not returnable hook I am very disappointed in this button hook. This was purchased for my 8 yr old son who has a partially paralyzed right arm. We were looking for a smaller hook to fit into his jeans pocket at school, which this hook does nicely. The problem is,unlike other hooks, this hook’s loop is open at the base. This makes the device too flimsy to pull a button through denim jeans. The most disappointing part is that this item is not eligible for return per an Amazon policy that is not found on the…
This Works if Your Fingers Don’t The button puller is a bit delicate but it works great. The zipper puller is perfect. Both pullers fold back into the plastic handle like blades on a pocket knife. The unit is very lightweight so it is easy to carry in your pocket. I suppose this was invented for people who have arthritis in their hands. I have ALS, not arthritis, but it is perfect for me. I am happy I found it. Now if it only had an attachment to open zip-lock bags it would be perfect! Update after a month of use: It isn’t…
Portability is the big feature here I have a button hook with a big handle for use at home. But it really is too large to travel with. For visits to the doctor, physical therapist, gym and such, I wanted something compact. This item does the trick. The handle is just big enough to securely grasp at about 4 inches long and an inch wide. A short (maybe 2.5 inches or so)zipper pull folds out of the handle. It will work on trousers, jackets and sweaters, but not for the zippers on the backs of dresses. The…
Poorly designed and not returnable hook I am very disappointed in this button hook. This was purchased for my 8 yr old son who has a partially paralyzed right arm. We were looking for a smaller hook to fit into his jeans pocket at school, which this hook does nicely. The problem is,unlike other hooks, this hook’s loop is open at the base. This makes the device too flimsy to pull a button through denim jeans. The most disappointing part is that this item is not eligible for return per an Amazon policy that is not found on the…
This Works if Your Fingers Don’t The button puller is a bit delicate but it works great. The zipper puller is perfect. Both pullers fold back into the plastic handle like blades on a pocket knife. The unit is very lightweight so it is easy to carry in your pocket. I suppose this was invented for people who have arthritis in their hands. I have ALS, not arthritis, but it is perfect for me. I am happy I found it. Now if it only had an attachment to open zip-lock bags it would be perfect! Update after a month of use: It isn’t…