Handle to help getting in an out of a car?

[question everything]

I hate to put a name of a company, but this is what a therapist at the rehab where spouse is now after an open heart surgery recommended.

https://stander.com/product/2082-metro-car-handle-plus/

Of course it is now out of stock..

May also work with the swivel cushion; will have to inquire further but wonder whether anyone here has worked with something like that.

Thanks.

[DURHAM D]

1. My Walgreen's has those.

I think it is in the section "Things You See On TV"

[NJCher]

2. wait and get it as an aldi's find

$7.

[bottomofthehill]

3. I got one for my mom on Amazon for about 15 dollars

There are times that Amazon can be helpful. This may be one. I got one of these for my mom after her hip surgery. It made a big difference for her. Much more stable than the handle on the car door. It gave her confidence to get out and moving again.

[bottomofthehill]

4. Search for able life auto cane

Able Life Auto Cane, Portable Vehicle Support Handle, Standing Mobility Aid, Car Assist Cane Grab Bar, Blue
Amazon's
Choice
for "car door handle assist"

[question everything]

5. Thanks. I will

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14. Did you get this one, that uses the car hinge?

[dixiegrrrrl]

6. Mr. Dixie and I have been checking this out on their page.

We both could use help standing from a car seat, but not sure about this design.
If you look at the pics of the guy in this pic/link


https://stander.com/product/handybar-lite-auto-assist-handle-combo-pack/

you can see the problem. His left shoulder and angled arm are gonna take a big strain as he moves further out of the car so he can have room to stand.
All his weight would be on that handle as his arm moves further behind his body. The slender younger people used in the ad pics might be able to to use it, but older, heavier people would have a problem, esp. with bad shoulders or hands.

I do like the seatbelt handle tool, tho.

[question everything]

8. Agree. The original design that I first posted makes more sense

You insert the handle in the door hinge and lean on it to stand up (supports up to 300 lbs, it says)

[CurtEastPoint]

7. they are all over amazon

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=metro+car+handle+plus&gclid=CjwKCAiAhbeCBhBcEiwAkv2cY_qfCRor-zfu5q_Rkl1J9DsfD094ZoPPJ4Yz216hb3Ys4y_0TDZM-hoC-XgQAvD_BwE&hvadid=153755261686&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010957&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16839101625712750613&hvtargid=kwd-82363902505&hydadcr=21878_9350733&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8y4a51s5d9_e

[question everything]

9. Certainly many to choose from

[nebby70]

10. we got one of these....

... as an ecologically well designed person ... (okay - seriously short)
... it was priceless for getting into and out of my hubby's 'tall' car ...
... it was easier that carrying a little step-stool ...

[question everything]

15. Did you get something like this, that hooks into the door hinges?

[jmbar2]

11. I got one for getting in and of my camping van

I realized that I was using the side door to get in and out, and it was probably not doing the side door any favors to support my weight.

It works great. I keep it in a little "holster" that I made right by the door. Just have to remember to use it.

[Warpy]

12. Amazon lists them from different manufacturers

https://www.amazon.com/car-handle-assist/s?k=car+handle+assist

[question everything]

13. How am I supposed to be able to decide?

They all look the same..