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Measure seat width, seat depth, seat height and back height for a manual wheelchair, compare standard, lightweight and transport chairs, and know when to get fitted.

How standard walkers, two-wheel walkers and three- and four-wheel rollators differ in stability, speed and seating, plus how to set the handle height correctly.

Work out ramp length from rise using the ADA 1:12 slope, landing and width guidance, when handrails are needed, and portable versus modular ramps for homes.

Where to put grab bars by the toilet, tub and shower, ADA height and diameter guidance, how to anchor them into studs or blocking, and why suction bars are not safe.

What over-the-counter hearing aids are, the FDA rules since 2022, who should see an audiologist instead, and how to compare fit, controls, batteries and returns.

How optical handheld magnifiers, portable electronic magnifiers and desktop video magnifiers compare, plus free phone magnification tools, for low vision.

How Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and hospital beds, what it does not cover, costs and how to use enrolled suppliers.