Dear Savvy Senior: Are there auto gadgets to help senior drivers? Both of my parents are in there 80s and still pretty good drivers, but due to arthritis and age they’re very stiff. — Researching Daughter

Dear Researching: To help keep senior drivers safe and prolong their driving years, there’s a plethora of options.

Entry and exit aids

To help arthritic/mobility challenged seniors get in and out of their vehicle, there are portable support handles, like the Emson Car Cane Portable Handle ($12), which inserts into the striker plate on the doorframe. And the Standers CarCaddie ($13) nylon support handle that hooks at the top of the door window frame.

The DMI Deluxe Swivel Seat Cushion ($22) is a round portable cushion that turns 360 degrees to help drivers rotate their body in and out of the vehicle.

Enhanced rear vision

To help seniors with difficulty looking over their shoulder, there are special mirrors you can add or back-up cameras.

To widen rear visibility, eliminate blind spots and help with parallel parking, get an oversized rear view mirror like the Allview Rearview Mirror ($50) that clips on to the existing mirror. Ampper Blind Spot Mirrors ($7.50) are 2-inch convex mirrors that stick to the corner of the side-view mirrors.

The Auto-vox M1W Wireless Backup Camera Kit ($110) comes with a night vision camera that attaches to the rear license plate, and a small monitor that mounts to the dash or windshield. When the vehicle is in reverse, it sends live images wirelessly to the monitor so you can see what’s behind you.

Seat belt extenders

To make buckling up a little easier, there are a variety of seat belt extension products offered by Seat Belt Extender Pros like the Seat Belt Grabber Handle ($8), a rubber extension handle that attaches to the seat belt strap to make it easier to reach, and the 7-inch Rigid Seat Belt Extender ($20) that fits into the seat belt buckle receiver to add a few inches of length, making it easier to fasten.

Gripping devices

The SEG Direct Steering Wheel Cover ($15) fits over a steering wheel to make it easier to grip. The Ableware Hole-In-One Key Holder ($9) is a plastic handle that attaches to the car key to provide additional leverage to turn the key. The Gas Cap & Oil Cap Opener by Gascapoff ($12) is a long-handled device that works like a wrench to loosen and tighten a gas cap.

All of these products can be found at Amazon.com.

Safety and security

To help ensure your parents safety, consider an in-car medical alert system like Splitsecnd. Offered through Bay Alarm Medical (BayAlarmMedical.com, $30 a month), the small device plugs into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter to provide 24/7 roadside and emergency assistance at the push of a button, automatic crash detection and response, and GPS vehicle location and monitoring capabilities.

Jim Miller is a contributor to NBC-TV’s “Today” program and author of “The Savvy Senior.” Send your questions to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070; or visit savvysenior.org.