Practical products for living safely and independently at home.

A shower chair that won't fit your tub is just a return label. Tell us your measurements and we'll show what fits, from the makers' own specs.

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Specs from each maker's own page. No brand or store pays to be listed.

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1Measure your spaceTub wall, ceiling, mattress or doorway
2See what fitsMatched to each maker's published specs
3Borrow or buyTry it through your state's loan program, or check the price

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Shower chairs and benches

Chairs, stools and transfer benches, by weight capacity and seat height.

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Raised toilet seats and frames

Raised seats, risers and safety frames, by bowl shape and height added.

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Rollators and walkers

Rollators and walkers, by weight capacity and height range.

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Clamp-on tub rails

Rails that clamp to the tub wall. Filter by your tub wall's thickness.

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Transfer poles

Floor-to-ceiling poles. Filter by your ceiling height.

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Bed rails and handles

Rails and handles for getting in and out of bed, by mattress thickness.

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Lift chairs (5 compared)Commodes (8 compared)Stand-assist handles (9 compared)Ramps (4 compared)Overbed tables (1 compared)

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Lending closets

Guides

Answers before you buy

Before you buy

Measure once, and try it first if you can.

GuideHow to measure your tub, toilet, bed and doorwaysFive quick measurements that decide whether a tub rail, toilet seat, transfer pole, bed rail or walker will fit: what to measure and where.

GuideHow to find an occupational therapistFind an occupational therapist who can help at home: a doctor's referral, your plan's provider directory, Medicare home health, the Eldercare Locator and the CAPS directory.

GuideLending closets: borrow equipment for a few weeksNeed a walker, wheelchair or shower chair for a few weeks? Lending closets lend equipment for short-term use. How to find one near you and what to ask.

GuideBorrow before you buyEvery U.S. state and territory has an assistive technology program, and many lend equipment so you can try it at home first. Find yours.

Cost and safety

What Medicare pays for, and what to check first.

GuideDoes Medicare pay for shower chairs and bathroom safety equipment?No. Original Medicare doesn't pay for shower chairs, bath benches, tub lifts, raised toilet seats or grab bars. What Medicare's list says, and where to look.

GuideDoes Medicare cover walkers and rollators?Yes, if you qualify. Medicare Part B covers walkers and rollators as durable medical equipment when your doctor orders one for home use. What you pay.

GuideBed rail safety: what to check before you buyAdult bed rails can trap a person in a gap. What the CPSC and FDA say, the federal safety standard, and four checks before you buy.