Staying independent at home after 60 is mostly a series of small, unglamorous fixes — a bar to hold when you step out of the tub, a mat that won’t slide, a way to kneel in the garden without paying for it the next day. None of it is dramatic, and all of it adds up to staying in your own home longer and more safely. The bathroom is where most falls happen, so most people start there. Our guides are grouped by where in the house they help.
Start here Best Grab Bars for Bathroom Safety Over 60 For most bathrooms, a 1.25-inch stainless steel grab bar in the 16–18 inch range, mounted into studs, is the right default pick. Read the guideBathroom safety
- Best Grab Bars for Bathroom Safety Over 60 For most bathrooms, a 1.25-inch stainless steel grab bar in the 16–18 inch range, mounted into studs, is the right default pick.
- Best Non-Slip Bathroom Floor Mat for Older Adults For a wet bathroom floor, the Gorilla Grip bath mat is the default pick — rubber-backed, machine-washable, and sized for standard tubs and shower stalls.
- Best Shower Chair for Elderly with Limited Mobility For most older adults, a transfer bench with back support is the safest default — it handles the tub wall, slippery footing, and tired legs in one piece.
Around the house
- Best Grip Socks for Walking After 60 For sure footing on wood and tile floors after 60, Pembrook non-skid socks are the easy default — snug cuff, full-sole grip, soft enough to wear all day.
- Best Gardening Kneeling Pad for Older Adults The hardest part of gardening after 60 isn't kneeling, it's getting back up — which is why a convertible kneeler bench with sturdy handles beats a plain pad.
Seeing & hearing at home
- Best Reading Glasses for Computer Work Over 60 For computer work over 60, progressive readers with anti-glare coating handle both screen and printed page without the constant on-off shuffle.
- Best TV Hearing Device for Older Adults For most older adults, the TV Ears wireless headset is the default pick — dialogue stays clear at your own volume while the TV speakers stay low.