Arthritis can affect your ability to reach, grab, or move around your home easily. Depending on which joints are arthritic, it can take a toll on your ability to meet your own needs. This article will discuss some common items that can make daily life easier.
Kitchen Gadgets to Aid Arthritic Hands
Arthritis can affect your grip strength and your dexterity in the kitchen. It can make it harder to operate in the kitchen. From opening jars to whisking, you may find your ability to prepare meals to be hindered by sore joints and pain. Consider investing in kitchen gadgets that can assist you. Electric can openers, egg beaters, and jar openers are a great place to start.
Vegetable choppers can use different types of cutting implements to quickly slice or dice without the need for continual motion with a knife. Dishwashers are a great investment as well. They can reduce the amount of time and effort needed to wash dishes and utensils at the sink.
Bathroom Upgrades for People with Arthritis
Grab bars in and around the shower are a great improvement for any older adult, but can be especially vital for those with arthritic knees or backs. For daily hygiene care, look for brushes, combs, and toothbrushes with ergonomic grips. Avoid tools with very slim handles, as it can be harder to close your hand completely to grip them.
Grabbers for Increased Reach
Grabbers with extended arms are basic tools that can help arthritic individuals. They can help you reach items on higher shelves or pick up items from the floor without bending.
Replacing Doorknobs
Doorknobs can be difficult for those with arthritic hands to use. Instead, consider replacing tricky doorknobs with lever handles. Lever handles are easier for people to use regardless of grip strength.
Mobility Devices for Arthritic Individuals
Arthritic joints can reduce mobility and make walking painful. But you should still try to be as physically active as possible. Work with your physical therapist or primary care provider to find a mobility device that can work to help you move more easily. This may include a cane, walker, braces, splints, or more. These devices can limit your fall risk while reducing the pain you feel while moving.
In-Home Care for Arthritic Adults
Older or disabled individuals living with arthritis can benefit from in-home care with a home health aide. Home health aides can help with daily tasks around the house that may be harder to achieve with arthritis. They can also assist with individual care needs, such as hygiene or physical therapy exercises.
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