Products
Trusted products for aging in place
Practical product examples with direct links. Prices and availability change, so confirm details on Amazon before buying.
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Medical alert systems
Wearable buttons and fall-detection devices that call for help when you cannot reach a phone. A monitoring subscription is usually required for these services.
Medical Guardian MGMini
Small, lightweight mobile medical alert.
Monitoring subscription may be required.
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Medical Guardian MGMobile
GPS-enabled mobile alert for use away from home.
Monitoring subscription may be required.
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BLACK+DECKER goVia Mini
Compact personal safety device.
Monitoring subscription may be required.
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Over-the-counter hearing aids
OTC hearing aids can be bought without a prescription for mild to moderate hearing loss. Sudden or one-sided hearing loss should be checked by a clinician.
Jabra Enhance Select 500
Rechargeable OTC hearing aids with app-based tuning. Try the return window before committing.
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Jabra Enhance Select 300
Behind-the-ear style with larger controls - often easier for arthritic hands.
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MDHearing NEO XS
Discreet in-the-canal OTC hearing aid. Compare features and return policy before buying.
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Fall prevention for the home
Most falls happen in the bathroom, on stairs, and in poorly lit hallways. Small changes make a real difference.
Moen 16-inch grab bar
Must be anchored into studs. Towel bars are not grab bars.
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GE LED motion night light
Lights the path from bed to bathroom without hunting for a switch.
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SlipX tub mat
Reduces slipping when stepping in and out of the tub or shower.
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