Recommended Equipment

Grab Bars

Install near the toilet and inside the shower or tub for a stable handhold during transfers and standing.

Raised Toilet Seat / Riser

Reduces how far you have to lower down to sit, and gives more leverage to stand back up.

Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment

Reduces reliance on reaching, bending, or vigorous wiping for toileting hygiene — which matters more with age, since thinner, less resilient skin is more prone to breakdown and irritation from friction, and inadequate cleaning raises the risk of UTIs and skin infections. A simple, no-tools, non-electric attachment fits under most existing toilet seats.

Shower Chair or Bench

Lets bathing happen seated, removing the risk of standing on a wet, slippery surface.

Handheld Shower Head

Pairs with a shower chair or bench to make bathing possible without standing or reaching for a fixed head.

Non-Slip Bath Mat

Addresses one of the single most common causes of bathroom falls — a slick tub or shower floor.

Shower Wand Extension Handle

Extends the reach of a handheld shower head so it can be directed and controlled from a seated position or with limited reach, without straining to hold it close.

Long-Handled Bath Sponge

Reaches the back, feet, and lower legs for washing without bending, twisting, or losing balance.

Tub-Mounted Grab Bar

Clamps directly onto the edge of the tub — no drilling into the wall required. A good option for renters or anyone who wants a stable handhold without a permanent installation.

HurryCane

A single-point folding cane with a flexible, pivoting base that adapts to uneven ground for extra stability. A good starting point for those who need a bit more support than a plain cane but not yet a wide four-point base.

Small Base Quad Cane

A compact four-point base offers more stability than a single-point cane while staying easy to maneuver indoors and on stairs — a good fit for mild balance impairment that doesn't need a full-size base.

Large Base Quad Cane

A wider four-point base than the small-base version, offering greater stability for more significant balance deficits — though the larger footprint takes more room to maneuver in tight spaces and stairwells.

Hemi Walker

A one-handed walker for those who can safely use only one arm — commonly needed after a stroke causing one-sided weakness. Offers more stability than a cane without requiring two-handed use like a standard walker.

Platform Walker

A forearm platform attachment that redistributes weight-bearing from the hand and wrist to the forearm — useful after a wrist fracture, or with significant arthritis or grip weakness that makes gripping a standard walker painful.

Rollator

A four-wheeled walker with a seat and hand brakes, letting the user roll forward without lifting the frame with each step and rest when needed. Best for those who can walk longer distances but tire easily.

2-in-1 Rollator & Transport Chair Combo

Does double duty as both a rollator and a transport chair, so one piece of equipment covers walking support and a seated ride, without buying and storing two separate devices. Flip the backrest over and attach the included footrests to convert it from walking mode into a wheelchair a caregiver can push — handy for someone who walks independently most of the time but needs to be pushed for longer outings or when they're tired. Worth knowing before buying: it's heavier than a rollator alone (roughly 27 lbs), it's harder to push over curbs, thresholds, or uneven ground with someone seated in it than a standard wheelchair, and reviewers note the front wheel forks can take strain on rough terrain — best suited to smooth indoor and paved surfaces rather than trails or gravel.

Standard Walker

A basic, lightweight walker with no wheels — picked up and set down with each step, offering the most stability of any walker type. Best for those who need maximum support and can safely coordinate lifting it forward. Remember: it's designed to support walking, not to be pulled on when standing up from a seated position — that can cause it to tip.

Front-Wheel Walker

Two front wheels let the walker roll forward without being lifted, while the back legs keep rubber tips for control — a middle ground for those who need more stability than a rollator but find a standard walker's lift-and-place motion too demanding.

U-Step Walker

A specialized walker for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. Its U-shaped base surrounds the user for stability in every direction, its brake defaults to "on" so it won't roll away, and it often includes a laser or auditory cue to help with freezing of gait.

Standard (Axillary) Crutches

The classic underarm crutch pair — height-adjustable at both the overall length and the hand grip, for short-term non-weight-bearing or partial-weight-bearing support after a foot, ankle, or leg injury or surgery. Weight is meant to rest on the hands, not the underarms — leaning on the armpit pads for support can compress nerves and blood vessels over time.

Lofstrand (Forearm) Crutches

Also called forearm or elbow crutches — a metal cuff wraps loosely around the forearm below the elbow instead of bracing under the arm, so the hands stay free to open doors or carry small items without dropping the crutch. Often preferred for longer-term or ongoing use since there's no underarm pressure to manage, and they're common in some neurological and orthopedic conditions where a patient will be using an assistive device for an extended period.

Portable Car Door Handle

Fits securely into the car's door striker plate to create a sturdy vertical handhold for getting in and out — something stable to pull up from instead of the door frame, dashboard, or seat.

Car Seat Swivel Cushion

Rotates so you can turn toward the open door and lower straight down into the seat, instead of twisting the hips and spine to pivot in — useful anytime a bending or twisting restriction makes a normal car transfer risky.

Disposable Car Seat Underpads

A waterproof, absorbent liner for the car seat that protects the upholstery from wound drainage, incontinence, or other messes during rides to and from appointments — thrown away after use.

Washable Car Seat Underpads

Reusable, machine-washable version of the same car seat protection — a more economical option once drainage or incontinence has settled into a predictable pattern.

Waffle / Seat Cushion

Raises seat height for easier standing from a chair, and helps reduce pressure injury risk with prolonged sitting — a good everyday choice for prevention.

ROHO Cushion

The gold standard in pressure redistribution — a network of interconnected air cells that immerses and off-loads at-risk tissue far more effectively than foam or waffle-style cushions. Where a waffle cushion is good for general prevention, a ROHO is what's typically used once healing an existing pressure injury is the goal. Sizing depends on the individual, so involve a clinician or supplier before buying.

Gel-Foam Hybrid Seat Cushion

A gel layer over contoured foam for everyday sitting comfort — not clinical-grade like a ROHO, but a solid step up from a bare chair or wheelchair sling seat for someone without an active pressure injury. A practical middle ground between a basic waffle cushion and specialty pressure-redistribution equipment.

Coccyx Cutout Cushion

A U-shaped cutout at the back relieves direct pressure on the tailbone — helpful for anyone with existing coccyx pain, a recent fall onto the tailbone, or long stretches of sitting in a wheelchair or car.

Alternating Pressure Mattress Overlay

An electric pump cycles air through internal chambers, continuously shifting where pressure falls on the body — used for patients who are largely bed-bound and at higher risk for pressure injuries than positioning alone can manage. A step up in intervention from a standard foam mattress topper; involve a clinician or DME supplier to confirm it's appropriate before buying or renting.

Turning & Positioning Wedge Set

A set of foam wedges used to prop a patient in a 30-degree side-lying position rather than flat on the hip or tailbone — a core piece of a turning schedule for anyone who spends extended time in bed, and far more effective at offloading pressure than pillows alone.

Weighted Utensils

Added weight helps dampen hand tremors from Parkinson's or essential tremor, making it easier to bring food to the mouth without spilling.

Built-Up Handle Utensils

Thicker, cushioned handles reduce the grip strength and fine finger movement needed to hold silverware — helpful for rheumatoid arthritis or reduced hand strength.

Stabilizing Anti-Tremor Utensils

Actively counter hand tremors in real time, keeping the utensil steadier during eating — worth considering for more pronounced Parkinson's or essential tremor.

Scoop Plate / Non-Slip Bowl

A raised inner edge and non-slip base make it easier to scoop food one-handed or with limited coordination.

Two-Handed Adaptive Cup

A wider, two-handed grip gives a more stable hold for drinking, especially helpful with tremors or reduced hand strength.

Jar Opener

Multiplies grip strength to break a jar's seal — helpful for rheumatoid arthritis, reduced hand strength, or tremors that make twisting a lid difficult during meal prep.

AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer

A simple 7-day, twice-daily (AM/PM) organizer — one of the easiest tools for catching missed or doubled-up doses at a glance when a medication schedule is straightforward. Large-print, easy-open compartments are worth the extra cost for patients with arthritis or low vision.

4x-Daily 7-Day Pill Organizer

A 7-day organizer with four compartments per day, for more complex medication schedules than a simple AM/PM split can handle — helpful when prescriptions are spaced through the day rather than just morning and night, or when a caregiver is pre-sorting a full week at once.

Pill Cutter/Splitter

Splits tablets into equal halves or quarters more accurately than cutting by hand — useful when a prescribed dose is a partial tablet. Confirm with the pharmacist first, since not all medications (extended-release or enteric-coated tablets, for example) are safe to split.

Pill Crusher

Crushes tablets into a fine powder for patients with swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) who take medication mixed into food or liquid. Not all medications can be safely crushed — extended-release, enteric-coated, and some other formulations lose their intended effect or become unsafe when crushed, so always confirm with a pharmacist first.

Automatic Locking Pill Dispenser

An electronic dispenser that locks each compartment until its scheduled time and sounds an alert when a dose is due — helpful for memory impairment or dementia, since it helps prevent both missed doses and accidental double-dosing. Some models can also notify a caregiver if a dose goes untaken.

Standard Nasal Cannula & Tubing

The everyday nasal cannula — soft curved prongs on a length of tubing that connects to a concentrator or tank. A 25-foot length gives enough reach to move between rooms without disconnecting. Replace every 1–2 weeks or sooner if it becomes discolored, stiff, or damaged.

Anti-Kink Extension Tubing

Longer, crush-resistant supply tubing (25 ft) that connects a cannula to a concentrator across a room or between rooms — reinforced so normal bending, sitting on it, or a door closing on it doesn't pinch off airflow the way standard tubing can. A practical upgrade for anyone who spends most of the day away from the machine.

Tubing Kink Guards

Small spiral supports that slide over tubing at the connection points and common bend spots — where kinks happen most — to keep oxygen flowing without restriction. An inexpensive add-on for any existing tubing, not a replacement for crush-resistant tubing itself.

Oxygen Tubing Swivel Connector

A rotating connector spliced into the tubing line that lets it turn freely instead of twisting into knots — reduces tangling as someone moves around the house and cuts down on the tugging that can pull a cannula loose or work a connection apart.

Floor Cord Cover for Tubing

A low-profile, self-adhesive channel that tapes tubing flat to the floor along a walkway — one of the more overlooked fall risks in a home with long oxygen tubing snaking across the room. Also works for extension cords from a concentrator.

Only use with adequate slack. Route the tubing with enough spare length that it lies loose inside the channel — never stretch it taut or compress it to make it fit. A cover pulled tight over tubing can pinch it in the same way a kink does and reduce oxygen flow.

Fingertip Pulse Oximeter

Clips onto a fingertip to give a quick blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate reading in about 10 seconds — useful for checking levels during activity or against a target range set by a physician. Not a diagnostic device; if a reading is consistently low or symptoms don't match the number, contact the prescribing provider rather than relying on the reading alone.