Mobility & Getting Around Top pick
Reacher grabber tool
$34.95 as of Aug 16, 2:13 PM PDT
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The most-used aid there's. Grab anything without bending or reaching.
Things that make life at home easier for older adults
This started as a project to help families find what their loved ones need. Along the way I've turned up a lot of clever things that make getting older safer and more comfortable. This site is where I keep them.
What you'll find here
- Picked for a reason. Nothing lands here because it topped a best-seller list. Each item is here because it solves one common problem and is simple enough to use without a manual.
- Buying costs you nothing extra. The green button opens Amazon, where you already have an account. Amazon pays me a small commission, and your price is the same either way.
What is going on at home?
Start with these
The four I'd hand someone first, one from each area.
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Bathroom Safety Top pick
Shower transfer bench
$51.61 as of Aug 16, 2:13 PM PDT
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Sit and slide in instead of stepping over the tub wall.
Kitchen & Eating Top pick
Built-up weighted easy-grip utensils
$9.99 as of Aug 16, 2:13 PM PDT
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Thick, weighted handles for hands that shake or ache.
Dressing & Grooming Top pick
Sock aid
$9.97 as of Aug 16, 2:13 PM PDT
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Put on socks without bending to your feet.
Hi, I'm Austin Kays
One person, not a review team. I pick every item here myself, one at a time, and nothing gets added because it ranked well somewhere.
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Best shower chairs and transfer benches for seniors
Shower chair, stool, or transfer bench? How to pick the right seat for the bathroom you actually have.
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Common questions
Do I need an account?
No. There's nothing to sign up for and no password to remember. If you tap Save on an item, this computer remembers it for you, so your list is still here the next time you visit. Saved items stay on this computer only, so they won't show up on your phone.
How do I buy something?
Tap the green "View on Amazon" button. It opens the item on Amazon in a new tab, and you buy it there the same way you always do.
Are these medical recommendations?
No, and this is worth being clear about. I'm not a doctor or a therapist. These are everyday household things. If a problem involves your health, ask your doctor or an occupational therapist first.
Who picks these?
I do, one at a time. I look for things that solve one common problem, that someone can figure out without a manual, and that I'd feel good giving to someone in my own family.
What is Salve?
It's a health app I'm building. I link to it because I think it's useful, but you should know I'm not a neutral party about it. I make it.