The Best Toenail Clippers For Seniors of 2023

There’s a catch-22 to these Vogarb nail clippers, which get high praise for their catch basin that reduces cleanup. Reviewers say they’re sharp enough for the thickest of nails but require some practice to prevent nicks.

The wide mouth opening in particular (up to 0.47 inches) and wide blade (0.63 inches) do make these ideal for toenails, but several users said they use the wider radian edge to cut rounded corners on fingernails, too. The lock mechanism not only adds an element of safety, but means this device folds flat to fit into its included travel case (which also has a pocket for an included double-sided file).

They may look futuristically sleek and simple, but the Clipperpro packs a punch. The surgical steel fingernail trimmer model was engineered with the input of orthopedic surgeons, while Clipperpro’s version for feet aligns with advice from podiatrists (who recommend a straight-edge trimmer to prevent ingrown toenails).

The ergonomic rounded handles are easy to grip for those with dexterity issues, especially since traditional clippers require more motor control with the pincer fingers. The spring mechanism—what Clipperpro calls its Double Action Force Multiplier—reduces pressure required to operate the handles, even for thick toenails. And, the swivel head means it’s easier to use whether gripping with the right or left hand.

Good things come in threes, especially when it comes to a multipurpose set for both hands and feet. Users praise the long, perforated handles on the hand clippers as easy to grasp for those with arthritis—plus, the rotating head makes trimming from multiple angles easy. The wide-jaw toenail trimmer is ideal for larger, thicker bottom digits. The set comes with an included file, and all pieces are made with premium stainless steel.

The magnifier near the toenail clippers is clutch on this nail clipper model, whose lightweight and foldable pole can be purchased in two different lengths depending on the user’s height. While the ergonomic handle works well for both right and left-handed users, it looks a bit like a bicycle pump with a center thumb press to operate.

Other Long-handled toenail clippers from Depsunny get two thumbs up from users for alternatives that, while not foldable, have a handle that looks more like a grip strengthener that’s easy to use and comes in multiple lengths. Amazon reviewers’ main feedback around these models is about cleanup, and many suggest keeping a vacuum nearby since there’s no attached receptacle for trimmings.

This product may not immediately look like it’s completely tailored for seniors or those with limited dexterity, but it’s a favorite of our Senior Accessibility Editor as well as dozens of Amazon reviewers who are elderly or taking care of aging people.

While the set comes with five different drill bits for all manners of smoothing, trimming, and thinning, we’ve had the most luck sticking to the included Sapphire Disc drill bit. Just place the attachment on the head, turn it on, and touch the file to any fingernail or toenail you need cut. As long as you can pull your foot close enough to reach, there’s essentially no dexterity required.

It’s also great that this electric file trims at a variety of different speeds, ranging from “baby” up to “adult” and even “fast.” All modes work as advertised, and they allow the user to scale to a speed that’s comfortable for them. Equally accessible is a small light that, while not overly bright, may help those with low vision get a better feel for how the nails are being trimmed.

It’s worth noting that file attachments will need to be replaced about once per year, and the set doesn’t come with a wall adapter for charging either. Though, most USB AC adapters for a phone should work. For those used to the simplicity of electric shavers, this Polamd filer could be right in your wheelhouse.

Not only is the design of these bubble-like grippers ideal for arthritic hands, but Harac comes in a variety of can’t-lose bright colors. The blades are made of high-quality Japanese steel, renowned for its use in chefs’ knives, and these are manufactured and inspected in Seki City, the nation's leading cutlery destination.

This unique style can be used by placing one of the flat parts of the handle on a table and pushing with the palm, arm, or elbow—especially helpful for those with reduced grip strength. Nail trimmings are gathered in the body, and blades are a bit bigger than standard clippers for those with sight limitations.

While our Senior Accessibility Editor prefers to use these for his fingernails and the Polamd set for toenails, users have found success uisng both devices for both purposes.

The unique “L” shape of these bent-head stainless steel clippers with a wide opening may look unconventional at first, but users love the orientation so there’s less awkward maneuvering of feet (making a figure four with an ankle on a knee or crouching low) to cut toenails. Reviewers say not only are they light and the handles non-slip, but are a lower price than many others they tried for thick nails (especially those they tried for their big toes).

While the low price point compared to other accessible nail clipper options certainly makes the EZ Grip one of the top-searched models, it also gets positive reviews for ergonomics and durability. Users praise the 4-inch width and larger handle, whose indentations make it less slippery and easier to handle (especially for bigger hands).

There’s no awkward turning to get the proper angle for the stainless steel blade, which rotates 360 degrees (making this a great model for both right and left-handed users). Several Amazon reviewers noted that these were still going strong after at least a year of use.

The podiatrist-recommended Swissklip fingernail trimmers tick all of the right boxes for users, too: a long (4-inch) handle that opens wide and can fold flat, 360-degree swivel action for the head, and little pressure needed to make precision cuts. Many said that these Swisskips can be used for nails on both the hands and feet (depending on thickness) and are great for spouses who share and have one who is right-hand dominant and the other left.