Daily Living Aids Buying Guide | Mobility Plus NZ (2025)

Understanding Daily Living Aids

At Mobility Plus NZ, we often hear from people who’ve been struggling with everyday tasks — sometimes for years — without realising that a simple product could make all the difference. Whether it’s reaching high shelves, opening jars, putting on socks, or managing hygiene with dignity, the right daily living aid can transform daily routines into something safe, manageable, and far less frustrating.

This guide will walk you through the most common types of daily living aids available in New Zealand, who they’re for, and how to choose the right solution for yourself or someone you care about.

It’s often the little things that become unexpectedly difficult — opening jars, bending to put on socks, reaching a light switch, or struggling to carry a cup of tea without spilling it. Many of our customers tell us they didn’t realise how much easier life could be with a few simple tools.

Daily living aids are designed to make everyday tasks easier, safer, and less tiring — without needing major changes or renovations.

Here are some common signs it might be time to explore daily living aids:You’re avoiding tasks that used to be easy — like dressing, cooking, or reaching for things

• You get tired quickly when doing chores or basic routines
• You’ve had a fall or near miss while bending, stretching, or carrying items
• You feel unsteady or awkward with tasks that involve both hands
• You're recovering from surgery or managing a long-term condition
• You’re supporting a loved one at home and want to make things safer for them — and easier for you

Daily living aids aren’t about dependency — they’re about confidence. Whether it’s a long-handled reacher, a jar opener, or a sock aid, the right product helps you stay in control of daily life at home.

Daily living aids cover a wide range of practical tools designed to make everyday routines safer and more manageable. At Mobility Plus NZ, we group them by common areas of use so it’s easier to find what suits your needs.

Dressing Aids
Products like sock aids, long-handled shoehorns help reduce bending and twisting when getting dressed — especially useful if you have back, hip, or shoulder issues.

Toileting Aids
From long-handled wipes to urinal bottles and toileting tongs, these products support comfort, dignity, and hygiene when independent toileting is more challenging.

Bathroom Aids
Useful additions like long-handled sponges or back scrubbers can make washing easier without the need to reach or bend awkwardly.

Car Aids
Car transfer aids like swivel cushions and support handles can help you get in and out of a vehicle more safely and independently.

Daily tasks like getting dressed, preparing meals, or using the toilet can become unexpectedly difficult — especially after surgery, during recovery, or as strength and balance change with age. Many of our customers tell us they didn’t realise how much easier life could be with just a few simple tools.

Here are some common problems — and the practical solutions that can make a real difference:

✅ Struggling to put on socks or shoes?
Try a sock aid, long-handled shoehorn.

✅ Worried about hygiene or reaching after using the toilet?
Long-handled toilet wiper, supports comfort and independence.

✅ Hard to wash hard-to-reach areas?
A long-handled sponge or brush helps you clean your back, feet, or legs safely and easily.

✅ Difficult to get in or out of the car?
Try a car support handle or swivel seat — designed to make transfers safer and smoother.
✅ Having trouble reaching high shelves or picking things up off the floor?

Our range of reaching aids — including long-handled grabbers, step stools with rails, and multi-purpose reachers — are designed to help you stay safe and independent without needing to overreach or bend. Perfect for everyday tasks like grabbing the TV remote, getting a tin from the pantry, or collecting the mail.

Each product is a small change — but together, they make a big difference in daily comfort, safety, and independence.

Every home and situation is different — but some challenges come up time and time again. Whether it’s getting safely on and off the toilet, showering without fear of slipping, or managing personal care after surgery, the right equipment can make everyday routines easier and safer.

Below, we’ve highlighted common problems and the most popular products that Kiwis trust to solve them.

Choosing the right daily living aids isn’t just about convenience — it’s about staying safe, confident, and independent as life changes. Whether you're recovering from surgery, dealing with long-term conditions, or just want to make daily routines easier, the right tools can make a big difference.

At Mobility Plus NZ, we’ve proudly supported thousands of Kiwis with trusted advice and carefully selected products. Every item we sell is backed by a minimum 12-month NZ-based warranty and expert help from our family-run team in Tauranga.

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