Arthritis Made Easier

Check out these gadgets that can make everyday tasks pain-free for arthritis sufferers.

For the 21 million Americans suffering from osteoarthritis, routine tasks such as flipping a light switch can be extremely painful. Luckily, new products combat the discomfort of everyday living:PurrFect Opener. This feline-shaped multitasker (at left) does it all: opens pop tabs, breaks seals on medicine bottles and splits pills (PurrFectOpener.com, $11).

PenAgain. Shaped like a wishbone, this ergonomic pen reduces writer’s cramp (PenAgain.com, $4).

Rocking “T” knife. Designed for those with a weak grasp, this knife makes slicing and dicing your favorite veggies easier (BeAbleToDo.com, $20).

OLO Rolling Scissors. Instead of squeezing, use these bladeless scissors and simply roll along to make cuts (amazon.com, $13).

From Reader's Digest - October 2006

 

• Arthritis
• Exercise
• • Depression

• Keep Joints Limber and Arthritis at Bay
• Achieve greater mobility with these quick tips.
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• Taming Arthritis Pain With Temperature
• How heat and cold can ease physical pain.
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• Triumph Over Tension: Tips for Preventing Arthritis Pain
• What to do when your arthritis stress becomes physically painful.
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• The Tension of Arthritis
• Tackling stress can help you ease pain and pressure.
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• Secrets to Success: 33 Ways to Fine-Tune Your Arthritis Action Plan
• Advice for arthritis you can use... right now.
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• 9 Delicious Ways to Fight Arthritis
• Surprise! These nutrient-rich foods help to enhance your health, enrich your life, and calm the pain of arthritis.
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• Stretch Arthritis Stress Away
• 9 ways to prevent stressed muscles and ease arthritis pain.
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