Updated: April 2018

7 Ways to Make Your Home Safer for the Elderly

Living alone as a senior can be quite challenging and even the smallest of tasks can be daunting to do by themselves. Sometimes there may not be anyone around to help and they’re stuck to wonder if the task is worth doing when they are alone. Luckily, there is a growing awareness for the safety of seniors and there are many products that will help them become more independent and safe.

Here are 7 products that would allow seniors to take the reigns back over their life, and make their home safer:

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Easiest to Use

Terry Home Lift

home elderly elevator

A personalized home elevator to feel safer at home

Bottom Line:
The Terry Home lift is an alternative to taking the dreaded stairs everyday. Stay near your loved ones and feel safe living in the safe house or neighborhood you grew up in.

Pros:
Eliminates the need for stairs and lets you have peace of mind

Cons:
Large installation job and a larger operation to complete

Coming in a variety of different models to fit any household, Terry lifts can provide you with comfort going inbetween floors without risking accidents on the stairs. It is a more versatile and elegant solution to a stairlift and can be quick and easily installed within days, making your home safer. The Lift can also be used during a power outage so you won’t have to worry about it ever not working.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Our pick

Kohler Rising Wall Tub

elderly bath tub

Experience a bubble massage without risk of slipping in the tub

Bottom Line:
The Elevance Rising Wall tub is designed to provide years of independence and safety. Airjets release thousands of bubble to massage your body and will help center your mind and release tension in your muscles.
Unlike the tratdional tub, the wall of the tub can be electronically lowered for safety stepping in and out of the tub.

Pros:
Eliminates slipping hazards going in and out of the tub, Spa-like experience

Cons:
Potentially large installation process

The bask heated surface to the tub will create a spa-like experience with soothing water running all over your back, neck, and shoulders. It features three heat settings to customize the temperature of the water to fit your needs as the 59 air jets release thousands of bubbles to help massage the body. The Kohler tub includes a rising side wall that lets you enter and exit with ease along with its chair-height bathing seat that allows you to have a peace of mind.

Available here.

Watch the demo below!
 

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Safety First

Mobeli Adjustable Grab Bar

elderly handle bar

Create an accessible bathroom with these adaptable support bars

Bottom Line:
Mobeli is a series of easy to set up support bars designed specifically for your bathroom. It can be set up at any angle and in any position without any hassle by simply setting the suction cups. The vacuum seal is so powerful, you could do chin ups on the bar without any risk of puling it down.

Pros:
Extremely strong and easy to install and use.

Cons:
Considered to be a little more pricy than other solutions

The Mobeli is available in a variety of different lengths and also available with an assortment of attachments to make your Mobeli experience as comfortable as possible. The bar also features a safety system to ensure the bar is properly secured at all times. If there shows red on the sides of the bar, it indicates that it may need to be reattached to ensure it is secured everytime you need it.

Available here.

Watch the video demo below!
 

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Beat the Stairs

Acorn Stairlift

elderly acorn stairlift

Travel between floors with confidence and beat the dreaded stairs

Bottom Line:
The Acorn Stairlift is a straight stairlift that allows you to use your home effectively while blending in seamlessly. Effortlessly climb up the stairs without having to risk accidents.

Pros:
Folds away conviniently when not in use, requires no structural changes to your home or walls

Cons:
May obstruct the full use of the stairs

The Acron Stairlift actually fits quickly and easily to the stairs and not to the wall, allowing you to install the stairlift with no damages to your walls or home. It features unique safety sensors that will stop the stairlift if there are any obstructions so you’ll never have to worry about accidentally rolling over anything. The chair can also include a swivel function that lets you get on and off the stairlift without having to twist your body. With a model to fit any home or budget, the stairlift will be suitable for all scenarios.

Available here.

Watch the demo video down below!
 


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From Bed to Chair

Handi Move Ceiling Motor

elderly transportation

Ergonomic lifting with no loss of space

Bottom Line:
The Handi-Move allows the user to easily be transported from one room to another with a ceiling motor. For independent transfers, the Handi move can be operated with an optional wireless control which lets you decide where you want to go.

Pros:
Allows for independent use and full body support

Cons:
Large installation process needed

Go from bed to toilet, wheelchair, or bath without the need of a set of helping hands. It allows you to laterally transfer a person along a track system and do so safely and conveniently.The wireless remote model gives you the ultimate control to send the motor away when not needed and summon it back when you are ready to go. The SureHands® Body Support is made from stainless steel and is rust resistant. It does not have any components that absorb moisture so it can be wiped dry and is easy to clean and disinfect.

Available here.

Watch the demo video down below!
 


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Simple but Useful

Duro-Med Heavy-Duty Sliding Chair

elderly sliding chair

Slide in and out of the bathtub without even having to stand up

Bottom Line:
This sliding chair will provide a seamless transfer in and out of the bath with no need to get up. When safety is of the upmost of concern, this chair will be able to give peace of mind

Pros:
Extremely easy to transfer in and out of the bath

Cons:
May take up storage space

The Dura-Med Sliding Chair will make transfers from wheelchairs or walkers to the bath or shower easier than ever. Whether you use it by yourself or for a loved one, this chair will make the shower experience seamless and troublefree. The durable lightweight aluminum frame makes it easy to move around while still providing a stable non-slip seating surface.

Available here.

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Best for Putting on Socks

Sock Slider

Sock Slider

The easiest way to put on your socks

Bottom Line:
The Sock Slider is perfect for the person who has a hard time bending over! It’s designed to help slide your sock on your foot with minimal effort

Pros:
Affordable, Compact, Easy to use, Versatile

Cons:
May be hard to use with compression socks

This gadget is perfect for the person who has issues bending down! You can put on your socks quickly and easily with minimal effort—simply put your sock on the cradle, lower the cradle to the floor, and slide your foot inside the sock. That’s it!

It works with virtually any kind of sock, and you can even use it as a shoe horn to slide your foot inside your shoe!

Available here.

Watch the demo down below!