Which assistive devices can help with leisure activities (cards, golf,fishing, etc.)?
• Cards: Card shuffling is easier with an automatic card shuffler. With a cardholder, you can give your hand a break when it feels tired. The cardholder is a useful way of playing cards with only one hand. • Gardening: You can sit on a stool instead of kneeling. If you purchase a garden hopper (see picture) you can push with your feet to move around. A specially designed garden tool may also be helpful if your arm is weaker after your stroke. For example, the extra support offered by an arm cuff on garden tools makes gardening less strenuous. Look for a handle that is comfortable and easy for you to grasp. • Embroidery: If you enjoy embroidery, don’t stop just because you have limited use of one hand. An embroidery hood holds the fabric and twists to a convenient angle. • Fishing: A fishing rod holder straps the fishing rod to your body so you can troll and cast with one strong arm. The fishing rod can also be attached to a wheelchair. • Golf: You can tee a golf ball standing with a te
