Clothes and tools that make getting dressed easier on the days your hands, balance, or energy aren't cooperating.

Dressing tools:

• “Reverse Stripper Pole” + Bench: A “floor-to-ceiling transfer pole” combined with some kind of seating is a great combo to make dressing easier and safer. Ask a mobility equipment supplier about getting one of these. You certainly can DIY this (no drilling, stud-finder required), but make sure to buy from a reliable source because there are some questionable vendors out there.

• Button hooks pull buttons through with one hand. Look for a thick, cushioned handle if grip is a problem.

• Sock aids, long-handled shoe horns, and reachers can help when bending is hard.

Easier closures:

• Snap closures, zip fronts, and magnetic buttons replace small fasteners.

• Front-closure bras are easier to manage than hooks in the back.

• Magnetic jewelry clasp converters let you keep wearing your favorite necklaces without fighting a microscopic clasp.

Shoes

• Hands-free and zip-around shoes let you step in without bending or tying laces.

Staying cool, or warm

• Heat makes MS symptoms worse for many people, so a cooling vest can make a Boise summer manageable.

• Heated vests help on cold days.

MSAA runs a cooling equipment program for people with MS, and there's a link on our More page.

bras, button holders, necklace magnetic clasped, car crutch, thigh-lifters, step assistance (talk to you neuro PT because these can be amazing)