HipSaver Hip Protectors

A single fall can change everything for an older adult, and the hip is where the danger concentrates. HipSaver Inc. builds one thing and builds it well: soft, wearable hip protectors designed to absorb and disperse the impact of a fall before it reaches the fragile bone at the greater trochanter. For families managing an aging parent at home, and for care staff in assisted living and long-term care, this is preventive equipment worn every day rather than emergency equipment used once.

What sets HipSaver apart from rigid shell protectors is the sewn-in, low-profile foam padding that stays soft against the body. The pads don't pop out in the wash, and the garments are machine washable and dryable, which matters enormously when you're outfitting a resident who wears them around the clock. Because the padding is integrated into a fitted brief, undergarment, or slip-on pant, it disappears under normal clothing—an important consideration for wearers who resist anything that signals frailty.

Choosing the right style usually comes down to who's wearing it and how much help they need. Slimfit and Nursing Home styles suit residents who can manage or be assisted with pull-on garments; open-bottom and easy-access designs help caregivers with toileting and incontinence care; and men's and women's cuts, along with a range of waist sizes, keep the pads positioned correctly over the hip. Correct fit is the whole point—padding that has drifted off the trochanter protects nothing.

These protectors are most valuable for anyone with osteoporosis, a history of falls, balance or mobility limitations, or medications that affect steadiness. Pair them with a broader fall-prevention plan and related personal care and safety supplies for the fullest protection.