Products to aid arthritis
aholmes777
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Hello guys, i know that there are a lot of arthritis aids out there that you could buy. What are must have's that make task easier?
Any help will be great thank you
aholmes777
Any help will be great thank you
aholmes777
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I find my grabby stick invaluable. Also steps up to my shower as I could hardly get in before and a jar opener with a rubber band you attach to the outside of the lid to get a firm grip.
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HI, mine is an electric jar opener, its majic and would help anyone with those horrible jars that won't open. Wish I'd had it years ago! Love Suexxxx0
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I love my Good Grips kitchen equipment, peeler, masher, corer, juicer, cheese slice etc, I even have the oyster shucker (despite not eating oysters) :oops: DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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I used the alternative and got a lovely wife :shock: lol
I am just kidding..
I have a grabber, long handled shoe horn that is a Godsend, sock putting on thingamibob, but that won't work for me for some reason..
There are so many great products out there.
You never mentioned what type of arthur you have, what joints are affected etc..?
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I guess it depends entirely on where one’s problems lie. A grab stick is not much use to someone struggling to walk; nor is a walking stick or crutches much use for opening jars. What are your problems. AHolmes777? Have you looked on the Simple Ideas thread (top of page)?If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Lever taps, automatic car and as DD said OXO good grips stuff. xxAS Sufferer
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All my aids at home are a godsend..
*Bedrail
*Bath Board
*grab rails for getting on the stairs
*Kettle tilter
*Toilet frame(helps me sit down and get up from toilet)
*Bathroom stool that enables me to sit at sink and have wash etc
*My crutches/walking sticks, be lost without them..
*My lovely partner
It all depends what your needs are as to what may be beneficial for you,Occupational therapy can help with aids, i believe you can do a self referral or ask your GP..xxTracyxx0 -
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i have crutches, dont use very often but wish i had taken them on holiday with me!
lever taps
i have shower board, a bath cushion, a grabber but dont use, new handrail down the stairs so i have 2, grab rails in the bathroom,... i also have the sock puller upper thingy, my favourite item is a can opener that u fix to the wall and turn the handle round... amazing, we went through so many electric can openers, i recently got me a new bottle/jar opener
we bought new sofas and having a recliner chair is the best thing ever!!!!love and hugs0 -
Hi
What type of arthritis do you have, what sort of problems do you have...mobility? or problems with hands? We really need to know that to be able to help.
My scooter is a godsend but it is my mobility thats a probem.
My grabber as well because i have back problems.
Dont forget the Blue Badge.
The other thing is dont forget your occupational therapist {OT} she can supply a lot of things that are expensive to buy.
I also have a large cushion i use in the car {from the OT} it eases the pain in my hips when driving.
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