Checklist: Easy Storage Ideas When Bending or Lifting Isn’t an Option

- Install slide-out shelves in cabinets and under sinks for easy access.

- Use drawer organizers with dividers to prevent items from shifting out of reach.

- Choose clear, lightweight bins with handles and labels for visibility and ease.

- Store essentials between shoulder and hip height to reduce strain.

- Use wall-mounted storage at seated or standing arm level (e.g. spice racks, baskets).

- Keep most-used items (remotes, chargers, etc.) in storage ottomans or armrest organizers.

- Try lift-top coffee tables for storage and easy work surfaces.

- Use tilt-out hampers and trash bins—no lifting required.

- Use Lazy Susans in cabinets or on counters for full access to grouped items.

- Mount frequently used tools or supplies on walls where they’re visible and easy to reach.

- Add hooks, magnetic strips, or floating shelves to entryways, kitchens, and bathrooms.

- Use furniture with built-in drawers for clothes, linens, or medical supplies.

- Replace overhead or floor-level storage with seated-height alternatives wherever possible.

- Always test new setups from your natural seated or supported standing position.