An OTA is working with an older client who has general weakness due to a coronary artery bypass graft. The client will be utilizing a rubber jar grip and a buttonhook to accommodate weak grasp and decreased fine motor skills. These pieces of assistive technology would most likely fit under which category?

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A rubber jar grip and a buttonhook are both examples of low-tech assistive technology. They are simple, inexpensive, and do not require any electricity or complex programming to operate.

An OTA Is Working with an Older Client Who Has