Any part of a pot that you touch should be well insulated. Plastic and wood are the safest materials. Solid and hollow-core metal handles will heat up and could cause a burn. A tipping platform can make holding a teapot easier and safer. For frying bacon and thinly sliced foods, a cast aluminum fryer sits on top of the food, reflecting heat downward, so that it cooks without turning or stirring.
Oven mitts are essential when working with hot things.
You can use a reaching aid for some jobs, and a commercial pizza shovel makes a good reacher to pull hot dishes out of the oven. Place heatproof pads around the kitchen and use them as resting stops when carrying heavy, hot items over long distances. If you use a wheelchair, use a heatproof lapboard or wheelchair tray so that you can use both hands while moving around. Attractive table settings brighten mealtime and enhance the appreciation of good food. A variety of specially designed plates, dishes, cups, glasses, and silver ware are described here.