Household gadgets and equipment to make life easier

Simple changes to your home can help you continue to live independently and safely. For example, a grab rail at the front door to help you step inside or an entry intercom to help you answer the door might make a big difference to how you live.

Household gadgets and equipment to make life easier. If you, or someone you know, struggles with everyday tasks, there might be gadgets or equipment to help make life easier.
Equipment that can help
Going to the toilet

• a chair with hidden toilet (commode) – if getting to the toilet is difficult
• push button to flush the toilet
• raised toilet seat

Using the bathroom

• slip mat for the bath or shower
• a rail to help you get out of the bath or shower
• easy to turn handles for taps

Cooking and eating

• a kettle with a holder to make it easy to pour
• utensils with special handles to make them easy to hold
• easy to grip jugs or graters
• cups with 2 handles

Getting out of bed or out of a chair

• a rail you attach to the bed (grab rail)
• straps to help you lift your leg (leg lifters)
• things to raise your bed
• reclining chairs

Getting dressed

• hooks to help pull zips, undo buttons and pull jackets on
• gadgets to help put socks and pants on

Caring for children

• chairs to help support children in the bath
• seats to help children sit upright