💪 Gift Giving Guide for Hip & Knee Replacement Recovery

💪 Gift Giving Guide for Hip & Knee Replacement Recovery

OT-Approved Tools to Support Healing, Movement, and Confidence

 


 

💡 Why This Gift Guide Matters

After hip or knee replacement surgery, every movement — sitting, standing, getting dressed — can feel challenging.
These OT-approved products make recovery easier, safer, and more comfortable, helping your loved one regain mobility and confidence at home.

All of these items are available on AskSAMIE.com and eligible for HSA/FSA spending before the end of the year.

 


 

🩺 Top OT-Approved Gift Recommendations

 

Bed Side Rail For Adjustable Beds For Seniors from AskSAMIE

1. Bedside Rail

Essential for getting in and out of the bed after a surgery. This one with the organizer attached makes it easier to keep up with the remote and all the things you need to keep close when recovering from surgery
👉 Shop Recovery Tools: Bedside Rail

 


 

Tilt Bed Tray Table

2. Bed Trays

Recovering from major surgery means a little more time in bed, so make it comfortable with a bedside tray. A lap tray or a standalone tray are great options for keep items close so there are a fewer calls for help to grab things!
👉 Shop the Bed Trays: Tilting Bed Tray Table | Swivel Tray Table

 


 

both configurations of Rollz Motion wheelchair and rollator

3. Rollz Motion Rollator and Wheelchair Combo

Two tools in one: use it as a rollator for walking, then convert it into a wheelchair when fatigue sets in.
Ideal for active recovery and longer outings during rehabilitation.
👉 Shop the Rollz Motion: Rollz Motion

 


 

4. Flexible Sock Aid

Helps your loved one put on socks independently without bending, making it a perfect recovery tool after hip or knee surgery.
👉 Shop Sock Aid: Flexible Sock Aid

 


 

Rotating Reacher from AskSAMIE

5. Rotating Reacher

Reduces bending and overreaching by letting users grab items from the floor or high shelves with ease. Essential for many after a hip replacement where bending to the floor is restricted after surgery or simply don’t have the range anymore due to the pain.
👉 Shop Reacher: Rotating Reacher

 


 

💳 Use Your HSA or FSA Funds Before They Expire

Here’s your reminder: most FSA balances expire on December 31.

If you’ve been meaning to make a purchase for your loved one, now’s the time.
AskSAMIE makes it easy to shop products that are:
✅ HSA/FSA eligible
✅ OT-approved
✅ Designed for safety, recovery, and independence

Use your benefits to give a gift that truly matters — one that helps your loved one heal confidently.
👉 Shop OT-Approved Recovery Tools: AskSAMIE.com

 


 

🌿 About AskSAMIE

AskSAMIE is your trusted source for adaptive equipment, recovery tools, and caregiver education — all OT-reviewed to make home safety and independence simple.
We also connect families with:

  • Funding resources by ZIP code for home modifications

  • Step-by-step video guides for installation and use

  • Expert advice from occupational therapists who understand the daily challenges of recovery and aging in place

💚 Visit AskSAMIE.com to explore our full collections, download more free guides, and shop OT-approved tools for every stage of life.

 

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Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP

Dr. Archie received her doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University. She is a certified Living in Place Professional with past certifications in low vision therapy, brain injury and driving rehabilitation.  Dr. Archie has over 15 years of experience in home health and elder focused practice settings which led her to start AskSAMIE, a curated marketplace to make aging in place possible for anyone, anywhere! Answer some questions about the problems the person is having and then a personalized cart of adaptive equipment and resources is provided.

She's a wife, mother of 3 and a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan! Connect with her on Linked In or by email anytime.

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