What are the best compression socks for elderly mom?

Good luck! I struggled to get compression stockings on my mom.

An occupational therapist told me about a product sold by Ames Walker called Arion Magnide application aide to help put on compression socks. They are a little pricey but really do work. Buy the XL size it makes it easier to put on the socks.

Wilmore6: Virtually none of the compression stockings are easy to put on as they are VERY tight. Use ones manufactured by a medical specialty company. My mother was an expert at donning compression stockings due to the fact that was a long time wearer.

I just wanted to share my experience with compression stockings that come with zippers. I’ve tried them, and while the concept is great for easy wear, there was a hiccup. The material covering the zipper inside shifted on mine, and the zipper left a long red mark on my leg.

My advice? Opt for the zipper free option to avoid unexpected imprints.

Wraps are difficult and best done by a HC professional as the tension needs to be even and that's tricky to do.

You can get good ones at any pharmacy, no need for medical supply stores.

Measure your mom's calves, lenght, widest girth and choos ea medium compression pair or two. They can be rinsed each evening and hung to dry.

DON"T forget the bread bag trick! For getting the socks on, before she's out of bed, place a bread bag over her calf, cut open top and bottom, then slide the stocking over that and pull the bag out from under at the toes. This trick makes it easy to place the socks.

The GOOD ones are never easy.
Go to a medical equipment place and speak with staff there would be one idea.
Jobst was used in hospital when I was there.
Get the correct fit. Getting the large so they will be easy to draw on will mean they aren't going to work correctly.
Be certain to read HOW to put them on.
Today you may even find a good youtube video on how to put on compression stockings.

One way to make them MUCH EASIER to put on is a light powdering before applying; this helps with moisture problems also if you use a good power such as zeasorb.

Good luck.

There are tools that can help making putting them on easier.
But if they are real easy to get on they probably are not doing what they are supposed to do.
I also suggest taking mom to a medical supply store and they will let her try on a variety so you know what ones are "easier" to get on and more important you get the correct size.

None of them are easy, check out the wraps, which are time consuming but, adjustable.

We did trial and error. At the end of it my dad just refused them all.

There are some with zippers. Some with the toes cut out make them easier to get on. Some just go to the ankle. Ask the doctor what is the best choice.