Easy at Home Guide
Aging in place, made easy

Small changes. More years at home.

Grab bars, shower chairs, rollators, lift chairs: we compare sizes, weight limits and setup, so you can help your parent stay safe and independent in the home they love.

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Bathroom firstwhere small fixes make the biggest difference
No contractormost items install in an afternoon
Fit matterswe list sizes, heights and weight limits

Room-by-room home check

Walk through the house and tick what's already in place. What's left is your to-do list.

Bathroom

Bedroom & hallways

Living room

Getting around

Stairs & entry

0 of 0 done

Not sure what's needed? An occupational therapist can do a home safety visit; ask your parent's doctor for a referral.

How it works

Three steps, no jargon.

Walk through the home
Use the room-by-room check above with your parent.
Fix the bathroom first
Grab bars, a shower seat and a raised seat cover the most ground.
Choose what fits
We list heights, widths and weight limits so it fits the first time.
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Where do you start?

Walk through the house room by room. Our aging-in-place checklist shows what to change first, what it costs, and which products actually fit a typical American bathroom, hallway and living room.

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Where do you start?

Bathroom safety

Walking & getting around

Everyday comfort & independence

Start here

Who this site is for

Who this site is for

You're helping a parent
Mom or Dad wants to stay home. You want them safe without taking over.
You're planning ahead
Making your own home easier now, before you need it.
You want it to fit
The right size for the bathroom, the doorway and the car trunk.

Honest, researched, no hype.

We compare manufacturer specs, prices and owner feedback. We don't claim lab tests, and we tell you when a job needs a pro.

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