Yes...those grabbers are wonderful...I couln't survive without them. Lately, there seems to be some extra heavy gravitational pull toward the floor, as most things I pick up end up there. It saves my poor back from extra wear and tear. They are great for reaching things up high, as well, if you are vertically challenged, as I am. I've got several posted around the house so they're always handy. The key is to buy a quality one, that grabs evenly and squeezes easiiy. I got mine at Home Depot.
SeaBreeze, thanks for posting the link to Dr. Leonard's catalogue.