First, you’ll want to think about the length of the tool.
They can be used for a variety of tasks, including picking up litter, reaching for items on high shelves, or retrieving objects that have fallen under furniture.īefore buying a heavy-duty reacher grabber, there are a few factors to consider. These tools are designed to help you grab and hold onto objects that are too far away or too heavy to lift by hand. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC "Today" show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.If you’re looking for an easy to use tool to help you pick up items from hard-to-reach places, a heavy-duty reacher grabber may be just what you need. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Just type the product name in the search bar to find it. Your best bet is to buy one online at, which sells all of the top reacher-grabbers at prices ranging from around $10 to $20. But, because it’s a specialty item, the selection is very limited. You can buy reacher-grabbers at many pharmacies, retail, medical equipment and home improvement stores. It also has a built-in magnet for picking up small metal objects, an ergonomic squeeze-grip handle and can lift 8 pounds. Available in 36 and 48-inch lengths, this sturdy tool has a rubber-coated heavy-duty claw that grips small, large, and odd-shaped items with ease. Heavy-duty: For heaver-lifting jobs or for outdoor use, the “Unger Nifty Nabber” is a top choice. It also has a soft ergonomic grip with a rubberized, rotating jaw that can lift objects up to three pounds and up to 4 inches wide. But, because of its super-lightweight design, it doesn’t work well at retrieving heaver items like canned goods from shelves.įoldable: For easier storage, the top selling folding grabber is the “Zayad Reacher Grabber Tool,” which is 32-inches long and has a slip-joint in the arm that allows it to easily fold in half.
It even has a built-in clip on the arm so you can attach it to canes, walkers and wheelchairs. It also has a magnet built into the tip for picking up lightweight metal objects like a paperclip, and a small hook (or horn) that aids in retrieving things like clothes, shoes or keys. Available in 32 and 26-inch lengths, it’s made from ultra-lightweight aluminum and has a trigger-style handgrip with a serrated jaw that provides a secure grip when lifting objects. Lightweight: If you want a reacher primarily for retrieving small lightweight items around the house, the “RMS Featherweight the Original Reacher” is a top pick. The jaw also rotates and locks at 90 degrees for vertical or horizontal use to help you reach things in awkward spaces. This 34-inch-long tool has a soft comfortable trigger handgrip and a rubberized jaw that’s strong enough to lift objects up to 5 pounds and up to 4 inches wide, yet sensitive enough to pick up something as small as a dime. Depending on your needs, here are some top-rated products to consider.Īll-purpose: For retrieving small and medium-size items, the “Ettore Grip’n Grab,” is a top option that can handle most chores. It also can help with reaching and grabbing things in high overhead places, as well as areas that are difficult to get to.īut with so many different types of reacher-grabbers on the market today, finding a good one that works well for you is not always easy. It works like an extension of your arm allowing you to reach down and pick things up off the ground without bending or stooping over. DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does.ĭEAR BETTY: A good “reacher-grabber” is a very practical and popular tool for anyone who struggles with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility.
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