if you struggle to hold a book when reading ....

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Wonkylegs
Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
edited 29. Apr 2010, 13:21 in Living with Arthritis archive
you might like to know that in the Betterware catalogue they have a folding book stand that is meant for recipe books, but mine arrived this afternoon and I think will work for all my books too.

it is lightweight, metal, in the shape of an apple, and has many different angles that the book can be held in.

and the best bit .... unlike the book stands that are in the mobility shops it does not break the bank ... it costs just under a fiver.



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hugs
WOnky xx

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  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Sounds a bargain - enjoy.

    Speedalong
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
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    Hi wonky,

    that sound ideal!!! thanks for the info..I'll definitely have a look

    Iris x :D:D:D:D
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
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    Ive just had betterware cat but didnt see it! Can you rest it on your lap? I did buy the massage car seat its taking a bit of getting used to but i love the heat setting on it. Any advice on where to get pens that are easy to hold as i do quite a bit of writing at work love Maria
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
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    Hi Maria 09. On the pen front you could try the Stabilo 's' move, available from Smiths. These are curved in shape, with a moulded grip. My only critique of these is that the thumb part of the grip is too far back for me. They come in pink or blue and in right/left models.

    The other option is a Yoropen, also from Smiths. Hard to describe these - google it! I have loads of these scattered around the house. The pen is suitable for right and left handed people and they make handwriting very comfortable indeed. You can get a plastic pencil version, or a non-refillable plastic biro type. I loved mine so much I bought two metal refillable biros from a specialist pen shop in Brighton. Hope these tips help. Dreamdaisy
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Wonky

    Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely look into this. I love to read but sometimes just holidng the book is difficult.

    Sharmaine

    Wonkylegs wrote:
    you might like to know that in the Betterware catalogue they have a folding book stand that is meant for recipe books, but mine arrived this afternoon and I think will work for all my books too.

    it is lightweight, metal, in the shape of an apple, and has many different angles that the book can be held in.

    and the best bit .... unlike the book stands that are in the mobility shops it does not break the bank ... it costs just under a fiver.



    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
    hugs
    WOnky xx
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
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    I struggled for a long time to hold books and turn pages and often got neck ache using stands.(which are now in a charity shop) I was lucky enough to get a sony ereader for christmas from my husband and it is the best thingever. I buy books online and download them to my reader. Its lightweight and finger touch page turner. I also have all my uni course PDF's on it I carry thousands of books on this little machine and can adjust the font size to suit my needs. Its really not cheap but if you can afford one its worth it. Just be aware that not all books are available for eread just yet, I still have to buy the odd book, I cant wait for my holiday this year I dont need to worry about fitting all my books into my suitcase as this fits in my handbag. :D

    Love Theresa
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi,
    I like the sound of that, aching hands put me off reading and make the story line hard to follow. Also my hands are beginning to get numb in the ring and little finger from I think, the ulner tunnel nerve problem I have and holding a book is bad for that and carpel tunnel, which is much better since surgery.

    I suppose you could also use it for a cookery book!!! :lol: Gives a whole new meaning to 'heavy reading'! :lol:

    love Sue
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,393
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    theresa4 wrote:
    I struggled for a long time to hold books and turn pages and often got neck ache using stands.(which are now in a charity shop) I was lucky enough to get a sony ereader for christmas from my husband and it is the best thingever. I buy books online and download them to my reader. Its lightweight and finger touch page turner. I also have all my uni course PDF's on it I carry thousands of books on this little machine and can adjust the font size to suit my needs. Its really not cheap but if you can afford one its worth it. Just be aware that not all books are available for eread just yet, I still have to buy the odd book, I cant wait for my holiday this year I dont need to worry about fitting all my books into my suitcase as this fits in my handbag. :D

    Love Theresa

    Hi Theresa,

    I've been hanging my nose over an e-reader but what puts me off is the range of books you can buy with it and I do enjoy browsing in a book shop and coming home with one.

    How long do they hold their charge for?

    What happens when the e-reader is full??

    Sorry to hi-jack your thread Wonky :oops: .........and if Theresa doesn't see this, does anyone else know the answers to my questions?

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • denpen
    denpen Member Posts: 389
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    I bought my Daughter in law a "book chair" when she was pregnant its a squishy little chair that you put on your knee and it holds your book it cost £25 and it was made by a Australian company, I bought it from the Garden Centre that I work in and they have never had them in since and I have never seen them anywhere else, I would have bought another 2 if they had not been so expensive.
    Denise
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    I know thr things you mean Denpen. I saw them in Bakers and Larners of Holt, Norfolk - went back a couple of months ago, and they didn't stock them anymore. Waterstones sometimes stock book supports - I just use a lap tray, the type with the polystyrene filled cushion. Dreamdaisy
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Inteesting thread this one..

    thanks Wonky I will have a look online.


    I love reading but there are times when it IS too much.....

    Page turning with the various gadjets can be hard too.

    The ereader - go on - roughl;y HOW much??

    I am sitting down...

    Toni xx
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
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    HI all

    The ereader cost my hubby £230 from Sony in the shop it had discount of £20 there but not online. He also bought me the cover (looks like a hard cover of a book) with a light on £49.99. (bless him he knows I like reading in the dark)

    I purchased the memory cards to increase the memory of the unit which in total cost me £40 and this has increased my memory to over 22,000 books. I alos purchased the charger as it doesnt come with it (sony charge £30 but amazon sellers do it cheaper for £14.99) It does charge on the PC through USB but takes longer.
    The charge lasts on standby for a week or so and reading it says over 7200 page turns but I havent manged that on one charge :lol:
    I have read 2 books on 1 charge though including few days standby.

    Downside is the range of books available just yet but it is getting better. try looking at waterstone, whsmith has a dedicated ebook store as well. There are some free books available online the classics, shakespeare, poetry as soon as you register it they are free to download. I have purchased quite a few books without any problems and been disappointed at a few they didnt have available. Although I have to admit its still nice occasionally to hold and smell a real book :D

    I am looking forward to not having to try cram all my books into my suitcase and decide which ones not to take as i can carry everything on my little handbag size ereader. :D

    Any more questions feel free to ask

    Love Theresa x
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
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    delboy wrote:
    E-readers would be no good for given the number of books I read in a year. I would consider one if you could 'loan' a book though.

    I wonder if local library services are considering this?

    Hi Delboy
    There is a loan scheme in some libraries online but I would check online first and ensure its worthwhile for you. :D
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    Hi Wonky,

    Thanks for that when m eyes are up to it I love reading but holding the book isn't so easy so :D

    I am quietly going over to talking book now cus well my eyes and their bluer are a bit of a problem but do libraries really have some? I need to get out more :wink: Slurps and ((( ))) Cris xx
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
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    well I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested ..... and just look at how wrong I was!!

    I have a 'book chair' (looks like a small deckchair that stands on my lap tray) which I use at night - I had looked at them for ages but was put off by the price till I found on in a sale at Lakeland (they discontinued them though :roll: ) but I find that it is not very good for the larger books :(

    I tried out a large hardback book on the betterware 'apple' holder and it was fine yesterday. I used it on my small table, but it would go just as well on a lap tray. It might need a bit of non-slip mat under to stop it sliding away from you - I have that on the tray I use in bed.

    As for e-readers ..... interesting but I am afraid I am a book person ... the house is full of them, and somehow although I can see the merits of ebooks from the weight point of view .... not sure I'd like to use them ...... and I want to be able to read the books I've got!

    Mind you - I once said that I'd never use the internet :shock: :lol::lol::lol::lol: and now look at me .... so I'm not saying never :wink:

    LIbraries round here have a huge stock of talking books both on CD and on cassette. I find them really good to listen to when I am doing other jobs, and it takes my mind off any problems I might be worrying about. Round here they ditched having to pay for them too, so that is an added bonus.

    thanks for all the interest - I should know by now that if I am struggling with something then someone else on here usually is too :wink:

    hugs
    WOnky xxxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,426
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    Yep Wonky

    very popular subject eh??

    Glad you raised it as sooner or later I will have to do something as I love me books - I read several a week :)

    Thanks

    Toni xx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,393
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    That's interesting Del - thanks for that.

    Luv Legs :)
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
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