Make picking up everyday items around the house even easier, whether you have limited mobility from arthritis, diabetes, carpal tunnel, or even if you’re pregnant. This gadget has powerful claws that grip small, large and odd-shaped items with ease. The built-in magnet allows you to pick up metal items like nails, keys and coins with ease. It has three adjustable angles — 45º, 90º and 180º — so you can easily change the angle to pick up objects in high positions or things in the corners.

Nearly 6,000 Walmart reviewers have given this gadget a 4.8-star rating, which speaks for itself. 

« This Grabber worked perfectly for me. Right size for someone in wheelchair, » said one reviewer. « At 73 and 74, we need a little extra help now and then. We would recommend this to anyone. »

Carrying a heavy laundry basket around the house is for the young’ins. Save your back and knees with this rolling wheeled laundry hamper. It’s made with a retractable handle provides secure grip when you’re rolling the basket. Push it down and out of the way when it’s not in use. The flip top design keeps your laundry tidy and out of the way, while the perforated design provides air flow to your linens. 

In fact, it’s a best seller at Walmart and has almost 4,000 reviews. « My mom loves it, » said one five-star reviewer. « She really did need this more than she knew! As long as I can help her in anyway to make stuff easier for her I’ll do it especially if that means laundry. »

When the power goes out, you’ll be ready with this combination nightlight that converts into an emergency flashlight when you need it. 

I first discovered these handy nightlights from my nearly 60-year-old mother, who lives alone in a part of the country where tornados and electricity-shuttering thunderstorms are common. She purchased some lights like this so that she could see around the house at night, but also in the case of an emergency if her power were to go out. And I’m glad she did! 

These ones from Sunbeam are made with a color-changing LED light that automatically turns on from dusk to dawn for everyday use or can be set to only come on with motion. During power failures, they’ll shine bright white and can be removed from the outlet and used as a portable flashlight. With a long life LED, this night light will outshine the rest. 

And it’s not just a good product for aging parents who live alone — if you live in a storm area that frequently loses electricity, it’s a smart idea to have a couple of these around the house for peace of mind. 

« The thing that makes this plug in light so great is that when power goes out, it stays on, » said a happy reviewer. « You can also use it as a flashlight or task light, no batteries needed! I wish I bought these years ago! They are super handy. No more searching around for a flashlight when the power goes out, no more worrying about batteries. »

When you have limited mobility, even the so-called simplest of tasks can become a monumental chore. Whether you’re elderly, have arthritis, diabetes or are pregnant, this genius gadget will make putting on and taking off your socks easier than ever — without the need to bend down. 

This little device comes with one sock slider and one sock remover. The slider widens the sock and creates a slide for it to slip onto the foot seamlessly. Attached cords are used to pull the sock up onto the foot all the way. The sock remover is a unique spliced design that slips the sock down from the foot, without the need to bend down.  

In fact, over 1,000 reviewers at Walmart have given this small but mighty tool a 4.8-star rating. 

« I bought this for my father, he is mid-70s and having back issues, » said one reviewer. « He hated asking for help with his socks. This helped him feel more independent again. »

Prevent falls and make getting in and out of bed easier with this adjustable bed rail and assistant grab bar. This tool is made with an adjustable railing that extends from 26 inches to 42 inches wide and provides sturdy support while getting in and out of bed. When not in use, it easily folds down so you can make your bed without it being in the way. 

Use the included organizer pouch to keep your remote control, glasses or medication close by. Plus, it fits most traditional bed frames and adapts to appropriate heights for varying mattress thicknesses. That said, it’s not intended for adjustable beds nor with extra soft mattress.

Still, nearly 2,500 reviewers say it’s extremely helpful not only for assisting getting in and out of bed, but for preventing aging relatives from falling out of the bed or leaving it when they shouldn’t. 

« The rail was purchased after my mom broke her hip to keep her from rolling off the bed, » said one reviewer. « Due to the fact that it’s adjustable, it also works to help remind her (dementia) to stay in bed when she wakes up. »

Save your garden and your back with this weed-pulling tool that’s designed to be used standing up — no bending required. It’s especially useful for those seniors who are still living on their own and still maintain their back yard, but who need a little extra help to make some of the more back-breaking work easier. 

It’s engineered to work from a standing position, so it pulls weeds without straining joints. Grampa’s Weeder is made of powder-coated steel and strong bamboo, and has a four-claw steel head that loosens and lifts stubborn weeds with very little elbow grease. The 45-inch handle means you can do the work fully upright, using the strength of your legs. Just hold it over the weed, step on the head and twist. Leverage is built into the design. Easy enough!

Never loses your phone, keys, luggage or wallet again with a pack of Apple AirTags. Use them to keep tabs on all of your most prized possessions and make it easy to find them when they’re misplaced. 

If you aren’t familiar with AirTags, they work by using the same technology as the « Find My » features on all Apple devices. Basically, they work by sending a Bluetooth signal to nearby Apple devices that then send the AirTag’s location to Apple’s servers. There’s also separate technology within AirTags that lets you more closely locate items within a closer range like in a room or house.

The unique Bluetooth technology means that AirTags are useful for more than just tracking lost luggage — though I’d argue that’s probably one of the best use cases for them. Many reviewers place an AirTag on their keys so they don’t lose them. There are AirTag pet collar holders that can be used to keep tabs on where your four-legged friend has wandered off to. Some parents have even been known to use AirTag wristbands and AirTag pinnable holders to keep tabs on their children or even aging, elderly relatives.

When it comes to cleaning ground-in dirt in the floor — or worse, grime between your shower tiles — nothing works except a thorough scrubbing. But that can be torture on an aging back and knees. This scrubber has a lot going for it, especially if you have tile in your showers. No one likes all joint-torturing work that goes into cleaning grout, but this scrubber can get in between tiles and free up any mildew and soap scum that’s taken up residence there. 

It runs for over an hour at a time. Swap between the three scrub heads for an easy, effortless cleaning session.

Android phones and iPhones can be made senior-friendly, but the Smart3 arrives that way. It’s a phone made specifically with seniors in mind, which is why we’ve dubbed it our very best overall cellphone for seniors.

It offers a handful of core features — phone, text messages and email — represented by large buttons that are clearly labeled with a simple menu accessed via a touchscreen. At the very top is an “Urgent Response” button for quick access to live caregivers who can assist with everything from rides for minor health issues or immediate response during an emergency. It can also be set to notify friends and family if that emergency button gets tapped.

The phone itself is quite affordable, and service plans start at just $20 per month. While it’s not the most capable smartphone available, it is a great option for seniors looking for the basics and added safety measures. 

It may seem odd to include a tablet in this roundup, but the GrandPad can make life a lot easier for aging parents and grandparents who aren’t super tech savvy.

The GrandPad can be used as both a phone and a tablet. That said, even though it does work like a phone, it’s not something you would hold to your ear to talk; it’s designed to be used as a speakerphone, making it a perfect option for those with arthritis who struggle with holding a phone, or those with vision impairments who need a larger screen display. 

In addition, there’s baked-in live customer support that’s available 24/7, which helps justify the somewhat pricey service plans —which start at $59 monthly. Read our complete GrandPad review to learn more.

The Original Under Cabinet Jar Opener is a pretty genius kitchen tool, designed for anyone with weaker hands, such as folks with arthritis, seniors or those with other disabilities that limit their dexterity. 

The tool itself is pretty easy to set up, too. It’s designed to be mounted under your cabinet so it’s out of sight. Once it’s mounted securely, the unique v-shape is designed to grip jars and lids of any size using its sharp carbon steel teeth that do the hard work of twisting and unsealing for you.

It comes with peel and stick tape to make installation easy and simple, though we do recommend securely mounting it with the included screws for added safety. Once installed, use it to open jars and lids of any size, from small nail polish bottles to bulky pickle jar lids and more.

Vacuuming is a chore for everyone, but when you have limited mobility and lack the strength you once had, a lightweight vacuum is essential. This best-selling model at Walmart has nearly 25,000 reviews, which isn’t something to turn your nose at, and weighs only 6 pounds!

The vacuum comes with pretty much every suction head and feature that you could want out of a standard, everyday vacuum. It comes with two suction modes, depending on whether you’re vacuuming carpet or hardwood and tile. The upholstery head can be used for vacuuming drapes and furniture, while the extendable head can be used for hard-to-reach corners and crevices. Plus, the HEPA filters are washable and recyclable. It’s also possible to mount it on the wall to keep it out of sight. 

« Our age is seventy. This is an essential item that consistently cleans our hardwood, vinyl, carpet, and flooring, » said one enthusiastic reviewer. « We made the BEST PURCHASE of our entire lives. »

Play your favorite radio stations, cue up your favorite album, set timers and reminders or ask how many ounces are in a cup — an Amazon Echo device can do it all. For the senior who’s perhaps living alone for the first time, it’s a great gadget for handling everyday tasks, like setting timers for when the laundry is done and asking what the weather will be like that day. 

Have someone tech savvy soup it up by pairing it with smart plugs so they can turn lights and other electrics on and off by voice command — there’s a lot that this tiny tool can do to make life easier around the house. 

Thanks to arthritis and a weakening grip, everyday tasks get just a little bit harder as you age. Make folding laundry easier with this folding board which can be used to get a clean, crisp fold on your clothes in just seconds.

« It’s a game-changer for anyone who dreads folding clothes, » said one five-star reviewer on Amazon. « It gives my shirts that neat, uniform look you’d find in a store, and it takes just seconds to do. »

A perching stool will revolutionize the way you or your aging parent does household chores. It’s a great hack for those who still live on their own and handle most of their daily tasks, but get tired more easily than they used to. This adjustable height swivel stool is can be used in the kitchen while cooking or doing dishes, or roll it away to use while folding clean laundry. 

Its lightweight, rolling design makes it easy to move anywhere around the house where you might need to take a seat. It has a hydraulic lift and an adjustable handle under the seat so you can get the right height you need. The curved and padded backrest can be removed, too. 

This button assisting device is a time saver for anyone who’s dealing with limited mobility or tremors in their fingers as they age. The comfortable grip, snag free wire loop and zipper puller works with any size buttons. The zipper puller hook tip is smoothed out to prevent damaging clothes.

The only problem? Many reviewers wish they’d learned about it sooner!

« I have limited flexibility in my 50 year old fingers and hands, » said one happy reviewer. « I can’t button my top button of my collared shirt that I wear for my job. I also wear a tie and always had to have my loving wife help me. There were times when I had to leave early and hated waking her but she didn’t mind it. Now that is no longer an issue! Because of this wonderful device I can now very easily button my button. It is an awesome device and my only issue is that I should’ve bought it sooner! »

This genius tool makes getting dressed easier for those with limited mobility. Its unique design includes a push/pull hook that can assist with putting on shirts, pulling up pants and skirts, or helping put on shoes or removing socks. The unique « C » shaped cup hook on the opposite end can be used for pulling zippers and shoelace loops. The long length eliminates the need to bend or overextend and can also help you retrieve dropped items easily. 

« Bought this for post rotator cuff surgery, and it’s proven to be positively indispensable, » said one five-star reviewer. « I am an elderly, handicapped (polio) person who requires usage of a rollator to walk, » they said. « The bottom line is; this little stick is an invaluable tool to aid anyone with leg or arm (or both) challenges. »

Cast iron skillets, Dutch ovens, stainless steel sauté pans — a lot of cookware is made of extremely heavy materials that can be difficult to use as you age. Instead, we recommend reaching for cookware made of lightweight yet durable aluminum that can withstand the same level of cooking but at a fraction of the weight — and cost. 

This seven-piece set from Walmart’s in-house brand Mainstays comes with essentials: a skillet, a stock pot and two sauce pans, with lids. 

Many of the nearly 4,000 reviewers love that despite being lightweight, they’re well made for the price. « Light weight for easy handling and I’m older so it’s easy to pick up, » said one five-star reviewer. 

A video doorbell is an excellent security tool, allowing you to see who’s at your front door whether you’re home or not. It can detect humans, pets, package delivery and more. This Ring Video Doorbell comes with 1080p resolution for a crystal-clear view of your front porch. This model has improved motion detection over previous versions, and you can review video footage for up to 180 days with a Ring Protect Plan. There are multiple setup options, too: Use the built-in rechargeable battery or connect it to existing doorbell wires.

With 1080p resolution, two-way audio and lots of other useful features, this is the one video doorbell to rule them all. It’s a good tool so you can keep an eye on your visitors and your deliveries.

Cleaning windows is a challenging task for, well, anyone! Which is why this genius device is useful for more than just aging parents. This double-sided glass cleaner works by using magnets — you can adjust the strength based on your window thickness — to clean both sides of the window at a time. The triangular design is able to reach all corners of the window so you aren’t left with a speck of dirt to be seen. The safety rope can be tied to your wrist while cleaning windows to prevent the half of the cleaner located outside from falling and causing injury.

« This is absolutely perfect, » said one Amazon reviewer. « It cleans inside and outside of windows spotless—and at the same time!! »