The Upper Limb Library / Home Improvements

Activities of daily living include bathing, dressing, getting around and walking and eating. Here you can find helpful tips for each.

Gardening can get messy, so in this article, we talk about which terminal devices can be the right tools for the job.

Modifying a home after bilateral upper limb loss can seem daunting. Check out these different factors to consider.

Universal design can be helpful for people who have experienced an amputation and would like to make their home easier to use.

We explore various hacks that our on-site therapists have developed to find ways for those with bilateral amputations to perform their bathroom routines.

We're tackling some of the most common nighttime and morning routines and how best to navigate them both with and without an upper limb prosthesis.

We’ve uncovered a variety of creative hacks and shortcuts that could make your life—or at least, your day—a little easier.

Depending on your level of amputation, commercially available products might be able to help you modify your bathroom so it will work for you.

After an amputation, you may feel overwhelmed. Getting your house in order and being able to do daily tasks may help you feel more in control.