As a PT who works with older adults in their home, I am always on the lookout for assistive devices that can improve their quality of life and safety. These are some of my most common ones!
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Mobility Aide
Making life a little easier
Preventative
Mobility Aide
I always recommend small base quad canes because they give a little more support when needed, stand up on their own and the smaller base decreases risks of tripping
Small Base Quad Cane
This this this! If you are having difficulty standing up from bed or a chair I always try to work with my patients in this device prior to going to an electric sit to stand. This encourages the patient to still use their muscles and you can use it as...
Lumex LF1600 Stand Assist Sit to Stand Lift
As we get older it gets more difficult to wipe and to reallly wipe. We also normally aren’t showering every day because that’s a big event now. Bidets are a great option to optimize cleanliness and to decrease risk of infections like UTIs
Bidet Attachments for Existing Toilets, Add On Bidets
This really is the powerhouse of shower chairs. Minimizing risk of falling with both the sliding feature to get into the tub and the swivel feature of the seat to prevent awkward positioning when sitting/standing.
Swivel Sliding Shower Transfer Benches
Have someone who tends to lean forward when using a regular walker? These are great!!!
UPWalker | The Revolutionary Breakthrough in Upright Walking!
Such a great help to slide, get in and out of bed and of course use for extra storage!
Bed Rails for Elderly Adults with Storage Pocket
Making life a little easier
All in one! Helps you put in your shoe and take off your socks
35.5 Inch Long Handled Shoe Horn & Sock Remover
Honestly who doesn’t need one of these
Grabber Reacher Tool 32" Lightweight Extra Long
How to make any supportive shoe a slip on
The Original Elastic No-Tie Shoelaces | Lock Laces®
Just need an extra hand? This is perfect!!
Bathtub Safety Rails and Aids - Carex Health Brands
Can help with a stretch or help lift your leg up!
Stretching Strap with Loops - Non Elastic Band
For any sock or compression socks!
Sock & Stocking Aids: Health & Household
Okay but these are just the most fun ever
Sneaker Walker Glides for 1" Tubes - Blue
Such a handy device!!! A must have for the car!!
Car Door Assist Handle
No need to get rid of your favorite couch! Just add to it!
Fanwer Stand Assist for Couch & Sofa, Elderly
Preventative
You should always know what your normal blood pressure is and how it changes throughout the day!
Blood Pressure Monitors
Having one on hand is always great!
Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Blood Oxygen Monitor
Great for knees and cardio!
Seated Elliptical
Age does not make a difference on using weight or not!!
Ankle Weights
Like an Apple Watch but only necessities and no phone WiFi needed. It’s not life alert that you have to press a button but it detects when a fall happens!
