{"id":1404,"date":"2017-09-11T03:23:53","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T03:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/?page_id=1404"},"modified":"2017-09-28T14:32:05","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T19:32:05","slug":"zipper-pull","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/zipper-pull\/","title":{"rendered":"Zipper Pull"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QTBqsHtpOts?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0873.jpg\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0873.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2192 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0873-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0873-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0873-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_0873-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Description of the Device<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The zipper pull is a simple device that makes managing zippers easier. The small hook can allow users who may not be able to grasp the end of a zipper to hold the handle and zip with ease.<\/p>\n<p>Decreased fine motor, strength and sensation in the hands.<\/p>\n<p>Individuals with limited use of hands, tremors, or limited coordination may benefit from this simple tool.<\/p>\n<p><b>Cost\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Prices range from $7-$10 but will vary.<\/p>\n<p><b>Support Needs (caregiver)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Caregiver may be needed for some dressing assistance but these low tech devices can greatly reduce the need for help and increase independence. Zipper pulls come in a variety of shapes and many times are part of a 2-in-1 button hook\/zipper pull combo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/low-tech-dressing-assistance-button-hooks\/\">Click HERE for information on button hooks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Aesthetics\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Several styles are available.<\/p>\n<p><b>Contraindications for device use<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Always ask your OT, physician and care team before purchasing equipment to ensure it is right for you or your loved one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&amp;biw=1600&amp;bih=935&amp;q=zipper+pull+hook&amp;oq=zipper+pull+hook&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i22i30k1l2.9299.14384.0.15134.13.10.3.0.0.0.189.1591.0j9.9.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..1.12.1652...0j0i67k1j0i20k1j0i22i10i30k1.5hiKmFqFJLc\">\u201cHere!\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Description of the Device The zipper pull is a simple device that makes managing zippers easier. The small hook can allow users who may not be able to grasp the end of a zipper to hold the handle and zip with ease. Decreased fine motor, strength and sensation in the hands. Individuals with limited [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1404"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1404"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1404\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2429,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1404\/revisions\/2429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/info.sau.edu\/jimsplace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}