What term describes devices used to assist with completing ADLs, such as eating utensils, raised seating, and reachers?

• A. Adaptive Devices
• B. Adaptive Equipment
• C. Adduction
• D. Aging Process

Answer: (B)

Devices that help people perform daily activities are called adaptive equipment. These tools modify tasks or the environment to let someone eat, sit more comfortably, or reach items safely, supporting independence and reducing effort or risk. Examples include utensils with built-up handles, raised seating to aid transfers and positioning, and reachers to grab objects without bending or stretching. Adduction is a bodily movement toward the midline, not a tool. The aging process refers to natural changes over time, not a device. While some people use the term adaptive devices, the standard term reflected here is adaptive equipment.