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The five devices with the highest percentages of \u201cvery useful\u201d ratings were grab bars for shower (80%), grab bars (71%), electric toothbrushes (63%), jar openers (54%), and grabber tools (43%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Numerous assistive devices are available to make activities of daily living easier for PwP. 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