Tool Finder
Start with the problem, not the product. Pick where you need help, what's hardest, and your budget.
This finder suggests tools to look into; it is not a medical assessment. For fall-safety equipment, consider an OT or physio. Items marked “Balance aid only, not for body weight” must never hold your weight.
22 tools to look into
Suction grab bar
Safety level: Balance aid only, not for body weight
Warning: Balance only: never put your body weight on it. Test the suction before every use.
A portable bar that attaches to smooth, non-porous tile or glass with suction cups. Balance aid only: a light touch for steadiness, never for body weight; suction can release without warning.
Wall-mounted stainless grab bar
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
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
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
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
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
A height-adjustable seat with non-slip feet for sitting while showering, reducing fatigue and fall risk.
Raised toilet seat with arms
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
Adds several inches to toilet height, with armrests to push up from, making sitting and standing easier.
Toilet safety frame
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
A freestanding or bolt-on frame with armrests around the toilet for support when lowering and rising.
Handheld shower head with long hose
Safety level: Convenience aid
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
Safety level: Convenience aid
A sponge on an extended, sometimes curved handle for washing your back, legs and feet without bending or twisting.
Non-slip bath mat
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
A rubber or textured mat with suction cups for the tub or shower floor to reduce slipping.
Drive Medical Plastic Tub Transfer Bench with Adjustable Backrest
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
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.
Vive raised toilet seat with handles
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
A toilet seat riser with arms that raises the seat height and gives handles to push up from.
Etac Hi-Loo raised toilet seat
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
A raised toilet seat from Swedish maker Etac, sold in versions with brackets, armrests or a safety frame.
Carex toilet safety frame
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
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
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
A bath and shower seat with side handles, so you can sit while washing and push up to stand.
Medline shower chair with back
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
A shower chair with a backrest. Amazon's listing describes a 300 lb capacity and Microban antimicrobial protection.
Etac Clean shower commode chair
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
A wheeled shower commode chair that can be used over a toilet and in a roll-in shower.
Etac Swift Mobil-2 shower commode
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
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
Safety level: Convenience aid
A handheld shower head with a 5-foot metal hose and adjustable dual docking, so you can shower while seated.
Moen Engage handheld shower
Safety level: Convenience aid
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
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
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
Safety level: Fall-safety / weight-bearing
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)
Safety level: Convenience aid
Long-handled sponges, in round or contour styles, for washing your back, legs and feet without bending or twisting.