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Choose Mobility and Bathroom Safety Equipment That Fits the Person and the Home
We compare rollators, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, canes and more on the facts that decide whether they work: the maker's weight limit and dimensions, how it has to be fitted and used, and what the CDC and FDA say.
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Daily LivingBest Sock Aids and Dressing Aid Kits: Five ComparedFive sock aids and dressing kits from RMS and Phantawell compared on what is in the box, handle length and reacher size, with what University of Utah Health says about adaptive equipment.
Lift & MobilityBest Portable Wheelchair Ramps: Five Folding Aluminum Ramps ComparedFive portable aluminum wheelchair ramps from 2 to 8 feet compared on step height, length, weight and width, with the 1:12 slope rule from the ADA Standards and how to pick the length.
Toilet & BedroomBest Bed Assist Rails for Seniors: Five Compared, with the CPSC RuleFive adult bed assist rails from Stander, Medline, Lunderg, KingPavonini and Medical King compared on weight limit, fit and safety claims, with what the CPSC bed rail standard covers.
Lift & MobilityBest Mobility Scooters: Five Folding and Portable 3-Wheel Scooters ComparedFive portable three-wheel mobility scooters from SuperHandy, Vive, Rascal, Hoverfly and Iris compared on range, weight limit, weight of the heaviest piece and fold, with what the FDA rule says.
Lift & MobilityBest Lift Chairs: Five Power Lift Recliners ComparedFive power lift recliners from MCombo, CANMOV and Flamaker compared on size, recline, footrest, heat and massage, warranty and fit by height, with how to check Medicare coverage.
CanesBest Walking Canes for Seniors: Offset, Quad and Folding Canes ComparedFive walking canes from HurryCane, KINGGEAR, DMI, Medline and HONEYBULL compared on height range, weight limit, base and folding, with how to fit one and what OrthoInfo says.Latest Articles
Bathroom SafetyShower Chair or Tub Transfer Bench: Which One Do You Need?A shower chair sits inside the tub and a transfer bench spans the tub wall. How each works, the numbers on two Drive Medical models and when to ask a therapist.MobilityCane, Walker or Rollator: Which Walking Aid Fits?What a cane, a standard walker and a rollator each do, how OrthoInfo says to fit them, and the stairs and standing rules that apply to all three.Bathroom SafetyBathroom Fall Prevention Checklist for Seniors: Seven ChecksSeven bathroom checks from MedlinePlus and the CDC: non-slip mats, grab bars, a shower chair, a higher toilet seat, a night path and water temperature.Tools
Cane and Walker Height CheckerEnter the height of your wrist crease to see the cane or rollator handle height OrthoInfo advises and which canes and rollators in our guides reach it.Raised Toilet Seat Height CalculatorEnter your toilet height and your ideal seated height to see how many inches a raised toilet seat should add, and which seats in our guide come closest.Wheelchair Ramp Length CalculatorEnter the height of your step in inches to see the ramp length the ADA 1:12 slope needs, and which portable ramps in our guide are long enough.
Safety guidance firstEach guide starts from what the CDC, FDA and CPSC say about that kind of equipment.
Maker specs, checkedWeight limits and sizes come from the maker's own pages, and we flag where listings disagree.
Named sourcesEvery guide lists the pages it relies on, from the agency page to the maker's manual.