<p>Kitchenaid mixers come in several sizes with different bowl/head configurations. The one that I have is a tilt-head 5 quart mixer. Mine sits in the dedicated corner on the countertop. Im 5’ 6" and I do not need a stepping stool to use the mixer. I agree that with the tilt head configuration the bowl might be a bit hard for an 80 yr old lady to take out, but that’s what rubber mallets are for! 
One little tap, and the bowl is easy to twist out. There is also a version of with a “hanging” bowl: <a href=“http://www.kitchenaid.com/shop/countertop-appliances-1/countertop-appliances-2/stand-mixers-3/-[/url][KP26M1XGA]-401638/KP26M1XGA/”>http://www.kitchenaid.com/shop/countertop-appliances-1/countertop-appliances-2/stand-mixers-3/-[KP26M1XGA]-401638/KP26M1XGA/</a>
Even though this version is more expensive, I think this might be the way to go.</p>
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