Practical tools that support comfort, independence, and easier daily living as we age. Real-life uses of helpful kitchen tools, comfort aids, and everyday solutions we’ve tried out at home.
Quick jump to sections:
- Everyday Tools That Make Daily Tasks Easier
- Kitchen Tools for Easier Meal Preparation
- Comfort & Home Support Tools
- Gentle Movement & Wellness Tools
- Helpful Tools Around the Home & Yard
- Health Awareness & Daily Living Support
Everyday Tools That Make Daily Tasks Easier
Small tools that reduce grip strain, extend reach, and make everyday tasks feel more manageable.
Jar Openers (Grip & Lid Assistance)
Tools that reduce twisting strain and make opening jars easier when grip strength changes.
RoboTwist Jar Opener — An automatic option that opens jars with a button press instead of twisting by hand.
Swing A Way Jar Opener — A manual jar opener that adds leverage for stubborn lids, especially pickle jars.
Several Ways to Open the Same Jar — A practical look at multiple methods and tools that make stubborn jars easier to open.
Reacher Grabbers — A simple tool that helps with picking up items and reaching high or low spots without strain.
Easy-to-Fasten Watch Bands — Watch band options that are easier to manage when small buckles become frustrating.
Vive Gets a Grip on Everyday Hand Fatigue — A grip-support option we’ve used to make certain tasks feel more secure in the hands.
Adaptive Clothing — A growing collection of tools and clothing options we’ll be adding soon.
These will eventually live under an Adaptive Clothing Hub, but we’re including them here for now.
Magnetic Button Shirts for Seniors — An adaptive clothing option that can make dressing easier and more manageable when fine motor tasks become more challenging. (Full post coming soon.)
Kitchen Tools for Easier Meal Preparation
Tools that reduce cutting effort, simplify prep, and make cooking feel more doable on tired hands.
Salad Shooter (Presto Professional)
A lightweight kitchen tool we’ve used for slicing and shredding with less cutting effort.
Salad Shooter vs Professional — A quick comparison to help decide which model fits everyday kitchen needs.
Can the Professional Salad Shooter Slice Sweet Potatoes? — A real-life test of slicing harder vegetables with less grip strain and cutting effort.
Easiest Way to Make Cauliflower Rice — A simple method for ricing cauliflower using a tool that reduces chopping and hand strain.
Magic Bullet (Compact Meal Prep Blender)
A compact blender that can simplify meal prep, blending, and small kitchen tasks without heavy lifting.
Magic Bullet — Everyday ways we use this small blender for quick meal prep and simple kitchen routines.
Mincing Garlic and Ginger (The Easy Way) — Simple tools and techniques that make fine chopping easier on the hands and wrists.
Vitamix Blender — A powerful blending tool that supports everyday food preparation, from smoothies to softer meals.
Pineapple Corer Tools — A specialized kitchen tool that can make cutting and preparing pineapple safer and less strenuous.
Large Crank Manual Can Opener — A larger, easier-turn can opener that can reduce hand strain during everyday kitchen use. (Post coming soon.)
Do Onion Goggles Work to Chop Onions? — A practical look at whether they help with watery eyes during food preparation.
Dash Mini Waffle Maker — A small appliance that makes breakfast easier with less standing and cleanup.
Citrus Juicer Eases the Work of Aging Hands — A juicer option that may feel easier than squeezing by hand.
Comfort & Home Support Tools
Comfort-focused tools that support sitting, resting, and day-to-day home life.
ComfiLife Cushion for Chairs — A seat cushion option that can make longer sitting more comfortable.
Gooseneck Desk Light — A flexible light that helps with reading, hobbies, and close-up tasks.
Hearing TV Without Disturbing Others — A practical look at ways to hear clearly without raising the volume for everyone.
Protective Bed Cover for Pets — A simple home comfort solution for shared spaces with pets.
Gentle Movement & Wellness Tools
Movement and wellness tools we’ve tried out to support comfort, mobility, and daily routines.
FitDesk — A low-key way to add gentle movement while doing seated activities.
Under Desk Mini Exercise Bike — A compact option for light arm or leg movement at home.
Qi Gong DVDs — A gentle movement practice we’ve found calming and doable.
Helpful Tools Around the Home & Yard
Tools that reduce strain with home chores and outdoor tasks.
Hand Push Lawn Sweeper — A lower-effort alternative to heavy raking for small yard cleanup.
Deebot N79S Robot Vacuum — A robot vacuum option that helps reduce routine floor-cleaning effort.
Health Awareness & Daily Living Support
Everyday tools and routines that support awareness and manageable daily living.
Healthy Eating for Seniors — Simple approaches that make preparing and eating meals feel more manageable in daily life.
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring — A practical routine we’ve used to stay aware of patterns over time.
Keeping Family Stories Alive — A simple way to preserve memories and stories for family.
We’ll continue updating this hub as we try new tools that support comfort, independence, and easier daily routines.