Product guides for seniors how to choose
These guides explain the types of product, what to compare and where to get help paying, using Medicare, FDA, FCC and other official sources. We have not tested any product, we do not use affiliate links, and no company pays to be mentioned.
Best Walkers for Seniors: How to Choose the Right One
How to choose a walking aid for an older adult: canes, standard walkers, two-wheeled walkers and rollators compared, how to set the height, what to check each week, and how Medicare Part B treats walkers.
Easy-to-Use Tablets for Seniors: What to Look For
What makes a tablet easy for an older adult: screen size and weight, the built-in accessibility settings to switch on, a setup checklist, video calls and telehealth, and how to protect a new tablet owner from tech support scams.
Gifts for Seniors Who Enjoy Staying Home
Gift ideas for an older relative who spends most of their time at home: comfort and safety items from the CDC home checklist, reading and hearing gifts, ways to stay in touch, and the gift of time, with notes on what not to buy without advice.
Large-Print Games and Puzzles for Seniors
How to tell whether a game or puzzle is genuinely large print: the 18-point rule, fonts, contrast and paper color, plus a comparison of large-print cards, puzzle books, bingo, jigsaws and audio options, and lighting tips from the National Eye Institute.
Easy-to-Use Phones for Seniors: What to Look For
What makes a phone easy for an older adult to use: hearing aid compatibility labels, captioned telephone service, big text and simple menus, plus the FCC Lifeline discount and how to set a phone up against scam calls.
Walker vs. Rollator: What's the Difference?
A standard walker and a rollator look alike but support the body differently. Side-by-side comparison of weight bearing, brakes, turning, seat use and folding, plus safety rules for rollator seats and how Medicare covers each.
When you want a hand
Many of these ideas are easier with a regular visitor. mobility assistance, companion care and personal care explain what a caregiver can help with, and you can find caregivers near you or read how to hire a private caregiver.
More for everyday life at home
- Activities for seniors: Games, bingo with printable cards, crafts, hobbies for limited mobility and dementia-friendly activities.
- Services and resources for seniors: Transportation, meal delivery and senior centers: who runs them, what they cost and how to find them.
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