Cordless Phones for Seniors: Handsets in Every Room
The argument for a cordless set is simple: the phone should be where the person is, not where the socket …
Pill Organizers: Which Layout Fits the Daily Routine
A pill organizer answers one question that gets harder to answer as the list of medications grows: did I already …
ADA Wheelchair Ramp Requirements: Slope, Width, Landings
Almost every conversation about a wheelchair ramp at home starts with the same question: how long does it have to …
Stair Safety for Seniors: Treads, Rails, and Lighting
Stairs ask for three things at once: grip underfoot, something to hold, and the ability to see where each step …
Rollator Accessories: What Fits, What Helps, What to Skip
Most rollators arrive with a seat, a bag, and nothing else, which becomes obvious the first time someone tries to …
Threshold Ramps: Sizing a Doorway Ramp That Fits
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Grab Bars for the Shower: Placement, Mounting and What to Buy
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Raised Toilet Seat With Handles: Which Arm Style Fits
Some links on this page are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. Plenty of families buy a plain toilet riser, …
How to Make a Shower Safer for Elderly Parents at Home
Most people approach this backwards. They buy a product first, usually a mat or a suction handle, and then discover …
Lift Assist Cushion: When a Chair Is More Than You Need
Not every household that struggles with standing up needs to replace the furniture. A lift assist cushion sits on top …
Bed Rails for King Beds: Split Bases and Fit Checks
King beds add two complications that smaller beds do not have. A standard king is 76 inches wide and a …
Cell Phones and Smartphones for Seniors: Which to Choose
The mobile phone question for an older parent nearly always comes down to one fork in the road: a simple …