Home Care
Coming Home From Hospital: Equipment to Check Beforehand
Prepare the home around the person's discharge instructions, mobility needs and daily routine rather than buying equipment at random.
Buying guides
Plain answers before you buy
The questions people ask our specialists most, answered simply: how to choose, what to measure, and what to watch for.
Home Care
Patient Lifts and Slings: How They Work and How to Choose
Patient lifts use a sling to support a person during a transfer. Learn why lift type, sling size, compatibility and caregiver training…
Home Care
How to Choose an Overbed Table
Compare overbed tables by height range, base clearance, tabletop size, adjustment controls and the furniture they need to fit around.
Home Care
Recliners and Hip High Chairs: What to Check for Easier Standing
Seat height, firmness, armrests and floor space all affect how a chair feels when sitting down or standing up.
Home Care
Bed Rails and Bed Assist Handles: Choosing Them Safely
Bed rails and assist handles serve different purposes and must be compatible with the bed, mattress and person using them.
Home Care
Floor Mats and Bed Alarms: What They Can and Cannot Do
Bed alarms and bedside mats may be part of a home safety plan, but they do not replace supervision or an individualized…
Home Care
Caring for a Parent at Home: Where to Start With Equipment
Start with what your parent needs to do each day, then match equipment to mobility, bathing, toileting, sleeping and caregiver tasks.