Practical home gear for living with limited mobility

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• Suction grab bar

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  A portable grab bar that attaches to smooth, non-porous tile or glass with suction cups. Handy for travel or rentals.

• Wall-mounted stainless grab bar

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  A permanently installed bar screwed into wall studs or proper anchors, commonly 12 to 36 inches long, for support near the toilet, tub or shower.

• Tub transfer bench

  BathroomMid-range

  A bench that straddles the tub wall so you can sit outside the tub and slide across, avoiding stepping over the edge.

• Shower chair with back

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  A height-adjustable seat with non-slip feet for sitting while showering, reducing fatigue and fall risk.

• Raised toilet seat with arms

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  Adds several inches to toilet height, with armrests to push up from, making sitting and standing easier.

• Toilet safety frame

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  A freestanding or bolt-on frame with armrests around the toilet for support when lowering and rising.

• Handheld shower head with long hose

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  Lets you shower while seated and aim water where you need it. Pairs well with a shower chair or transfer bench.

• Long-handled bath sponge

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  A sponge on an extended, sometimes curved handle for washing your back, legs and feet without bending or twisting.

• Non-slip bath mat

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  A rubber or textured mat with suction cups for the tub or shower floor to reduce slipping.

• Reacher grabber (32-inch)

  Reaching & GrabbingBudget-friendly

  A lightweight pole with a trigger-operated jaw for picking up items from the floor or high shelves without bending or stretching.

• Folding reacher

  Reaching & GrabbingBudget-friendly

  A reacher that folds in half for carrying in a bag, car or walker basket.

• Long-handled dustpan and broom set

  Reaching & GrabbingBudget-friendly

  An upright dustpan with a tall handle so you can sweep up without bending down.

• Long-handled shoe horn

  DressingBudget-friendly

  A shoe horn on an extended handle so you can slip shoes on while seated or standing upright.

• Sock aid

  DressingBudget-friendly

  A flexible sleeve with cords: you load the sock, drop it to your foot, and pull it on without bending.

• Button hook and zipper pull

  DressingBudget-friendly

  A small tool with a wire loop for fastening buttons and a hook for zippers, helpful with limited hand dexterity.

• Elastic no-tie shoelaces

  DressingBudget-friendly

  Stretchy laces that turn lace-up shoes into slip-ons, so you never need to tie them again.

• Dressing stick

  DressingBudget-friendly

  A stick with hooks on each end for pushing or pulling clothing on and off, such as jackets and pants.

• Rollator walker with seat

  MobilityMid-range

  A four-wheeled walker with hand brakes, a built-in seat for resting and usually a basket or bag.

• Folding standard walker

  MobilityBudget-friendly

  A lightweight frame walker, with or without front wheels, for stable support when walking.

• Adjustable offset cane

  MobilityBudget-friendly

  A cane with an offset handle that centres your weight over the shaft, with adjustable height.

• Quad cane

  MobilityBudget-friendly

  A cane with a four-point base that stands on its own and gives more stability than a single tip.

• Lightweight transport wheelchair

  MobilityHigher cost

  A folding chair pushed by a companion, lighter than a standard wheelchair and easier to load into a car.

• Bed assist rail

  BedroomBudget-friendly

  A handle that slides under the mattress to give you something sturdy to hold when getting in and out of bed.

• Leg lifter strap

  BedroomBudget-friendly

  A stiff strap with a foot loop to help lift your leg into bed, a car or onto a footrest.

• Bed risers

  BedroomBudget-friendly

  Blocks that raise bed or chair height so getting up is easier.

• Motion-sensor night lights

  BedroomBudget-friendly

  Plug-in or battery lights that turn on automatically to light the path to the bathroom at night.

• Jar opener (under-cabinet or handheld)

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  Grips lids so you can open jars with less hand strength. Under-cabinet models let you use both hands on the jar.

• Rocker knife

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  A curved blade that cuts with a rocking motion, so you can cut food with one hand.

• Built-up utensils

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  Forks, spoons and knives with thick, cushioned handles that are easier to grip.

• Electric can opener

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  Opens cans at the press of a button instead of twisting a manual opener.

• Kitchen utility cart on wheels

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  A rolling cart for moving dishes, laundry or groceries around the home without carrying them.

• Perching stool

  KitchenMid-range

  A tall, slightly tilted stool that lets you lean and rest while working at a counter.

• Unger Nifty Nabber reacher

  Reaching & GrabbingBudget-friendly

  A long reacher with a rubber claw and comfort grip, sold in 36-inch and 48-inch lengths. It lets you pick up dropped items or litter without bending.

• Stander Bed Rail Advantage Traveler

  BedroomHigher cost

  A folding bed handle that slides between the mattress and box spring, with a safety strap to the bed frame. It gives a firm handhold for getting in and out of bed, and folds for travel.

• Stander EZ Adjust Bed Rail

  BedroomHigher cost

  An adjustable bed assist rail with an organizer pouch, used as a handhold for sitting up, standing and moving in bed.

• Stander Security Pole

  BedroomHigher cost

  A floor-to-ceiling tension pole that gives a sturdy handhold anywhere in a room, such as beside a bed, chair or toilet.

• Drive Medical Plastic Tub Transfer Bench with Adjustable Backrest

  BathroomMid-range

  A bench that straddles the tub wall so you can sit outside the tub and slide across, instead of stepping over the edge. The backrest reverses for left- or right-facing tubs.

• Drive Medical Nitro rollator

  MobilityHigher cost

  A Euro-style four-wheel walker with a seat, sold in several versions including tall and hemi heights. Useful for walking further with a place to rest.

• HurryCane Freedom Edition folding cane

  MobilityBudget-friendly

  A folding cane with a T handle that is easy to carry in a bag or car when not needed.

• Vive raised toilet seat with handles

  BathroomMid-range

  A toilet seat riser with arms that raises the seat height and gives handles to push up from.

• Etac Hi-Loo raised toilet seat

  BathroomMid-range

  A raised toilet seat from Swedish maker Etac, sold in versions with brackets, armrests or a safety frame.

• Carex toilet safety frame

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  A frame that fits around the toilet to give armrests for sitting down and standing up, without drilling into the wall.

• Carex E-Z Bath and Shower Seat with Handles

  BathroomMid-range

  A bath and shower seat with side handles, so you can sit while washing and push up to stand.

• Medline shower chair with back

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  A shower chair with a backrest. Amazon's listing describes a 300 lb capacity and Microban antimicrobial protection.

• Etac Clean shower commode chair

  BathroomHigher cost

  A wheeled shower commode chair that can be used over a toilet and in a roll-in shower.

• Etac Swift Mobil-2 shower commode

  BathroomHigher cost

  A customizable mobile shower commode chair for people who need to be seated and wheeled for toileting and showering.

• Waterpik handheld shower head QMP-863ME

  BathroomMid-range

  A handheld shower head with a 5-foot metal hose and adjustable dual docking, so you can shower while seated.

• Moen Engage handheld shower

  BathroomMid-range

  A six-function handheld shower with a hose and Magnetix magnetic dock that makes it easier to put the head back one-handed.

• Moen Home Care grab bar

  BathroomMid-range

  Stainless steel grab bars in several lengths and finishes. Moen lists support up to 500 lb on concealed-screw models like LR8924P.

• Moen Home Care flip-up grab bar

  BathroomHigher cost

  A 30-inch grab bar that folds up against the wall when not needed, often used beside a toilet.

• RMS long-handled bath sponge (2-pack)

  BathroomBudget-friendly

  Long-handled sponges, in round or contour styles, for washing your back, legs and feet without bending or twisting.

• OXO Good Grips jar opener with base pad

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  A jar opener with stainless steel teeth and a non-slip base pad that holds the jar steady, so less grip strength is needed.

• OXO Good Grips swivel peeler

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  A peeler with a thick, soft non-slip handle that is easier to hold with weak or sore hands.

• Etac Fix preparation board

  KitchenMid-range

  A one-handed cutting and prep board with suction feet, stainless steel spikes and adjustable jaws to hold food while you cut, peel or grate.

• Kitchen Mama electric can opener

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  Battery or rechargeable can openers that open cans at the push of a button, with no twisting or squeezing.

• Good Grips weighted utensils

  KitchenBudget-friendly

  Eating utensils with large soft handles and added weight (AliMed lists 6 oz) that can help steady hands with tremor.

• Provale cup

  KitchenMid-range

  A cup that controls how much liquid comes out with each sip, made for people with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).

• Dycem non-slip matting

  KitchenMid-range

  A grippy material you cut to size to stop plates, bowls and jars from sliding while you eat or prepare food.

• Vive sock assist and remover

  DressingBudget-friendly

  A sock aid you load with a sock and pull up with the straps, plus a remover, so you can put on socks without bending.

• Vive long-handled shoe horn with sock remover

  DressingBudget-friendly

  A 23-inch shoe horn with a hook end for pushing off socks, so you can put on shoes without bending.

• Vive dressing stick with zipper pull

  DressingBudget-friendly

  A 27-inch detachable stick with hooks and a zipper pull for pulling on pants, jackets and socks with less reaching.

• Vive button hook with zipper pull

  DressingBudget-friendly

  A small tool that pulls buttons through buttonholes and grabs zipper tabs, for people with weak or stiff fingers.

• HICKIES no-tie elastic laces

  DressingBudget-friendly

  Elastic laces that turn lace-up shoes into slip-ons, so you never need to tie them.

• Vive leg lifter strap

  BedroomBudget-friendly

  A strap with a foot loop and hand grip that lets you lift a leg into bed, a car or a wheelchair using your arms.

• Vive bed rail (compact or full)

  BedroomMid-range

  A bed assist rail that gives you something solid to hold when sitting up or getting out of bed.

• Able Life Universal Stand Assist

  MobilityMid-range

  A frame with handles that fits under a chair or sofa to give a handhold for standing up.

• Able Life Universal Chair Cane

  MobilityMid-range

  An adjustable couch rail with a grab bar that gives support when getting up from a chair or couch.

• Medline Ultralight transport wheelchair

  MobilityHigher cost

  A folding transport chair under 15 lb with a 19-inch seat, pushed by a companion. Easier to lift into a car than a standard wheelchair.

• GE plug-in motion-sensor night light

  BedroomBudget-friendly

  Plug-in LED night lights that come on automatically with motion or at dusk, lighting the route to the bathroom at night.

• Philips Hue motion sensor

  BedroomMid-range

  A wireless motion sensor that turns Hue smart lights on when you move, so you never search for a switch in the dark.