The only downside for me is that because the stick is sturdy and doesn't bend
I have had one of these dressing sticks for a while now and use it every day.  I use it while sitting on the bed to open the leg of my slacks so I can slip my sore leg into the left one.  The other I can manage on my own.  I use a sock helper to put my socks on, but invariably they end up bunched around my ankle, and I used the hook on the end to pull the left sock just close enough so I can reach over to pull it up myself.  I sometimes use the other end to pick up a shoe and move it over to where I want to put it on. I also use it to pick up clothing I've let drop onto the floor.  It never occurred to me to use it elsewhere around the house until I read some of the other reviews.  I will think about that and maybe get another one to keep somewhere other than my bedroom.<br /><br />The only downside for me is that because the stick is sturdy and doesn't bend, it won't fit in my carry-on or overnight bag.  I would like someone to design a foldable one that I could easily pack and could take with me when I go clothes shopping.
Rating: 4 stars