Arthritis: Tips for Managing Symptoms and Finding Relief

[wadesgirl]

I found one flyer on here about arthritis friendly products but was wondering if anyone has any more tips. My stepmom's sister called me last night because she was just diagnosed with arthritis in her wrists. She bought a couple products that will help out (veggie peeler and easy opener) and I talked about a few others that she may buy down the road but wanted to pass some more information onto her.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

My mom likes the micro-cookers because they are very light.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Somebody was telling me the self-stir parents are great for her elderly parents when they make canned orange juice!

 

[wadesgirl]

We talked about all the peelers because that was one thing she was interested in and we talk about the serving spatulas which she wasn't interested in. I told her about the jar opener and the easy opener which she purchased. I mentioned the food chopper which would be easier than cutting stuff by hand. She said she was interetested in that but would have to be at a later date.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

We talked about all the peelers because that was one thing she was interested in and we talk about the serving spatulas which she wasn't interested in. I told her about the jar opener and the easy opener which she purchased. I mentioned the food chopper which would be easier than cutting stuff by hand. She said she was interetested in that but would have to be at a later date.

My mom has arthritis in her hands, and she can't use the food chopper - it hurts to bang down on it hard enough to get a good chop.

 

[wadesgirl]

My mom has arthritis in her hands, and she can't use the food chopper - it hurts to bang down on it hard enough to get a good chop.

Ooh, good point. Maybe I can have her try mine first.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Ooh, good point. Maybe I can have her try mine first.

That is what I did. Also - my mom was going to buy one of those big electric jar openers that would have to sit out on her counter....until she borrowed my jar opener. She called me the next day and told me she was going to keep it, and that she would just pay me for it and let me order a new one for myself! She loves the jar opener!

 

[JAE]

I think the Forged Cutlery is better for people with arthritis because it feels much more stable in the hands. I know some people like the green knives, but they make me nervous because the weight of them isn't distributed where I like it to be. The self sharpening knives are fine, but they just aren't as sturdy as the FC. I never noticed until I actually started using the FC. My bread knife that is being discontinued is very wabbly. I can't wait to get myself the FC bread knife. The sharper the knife the easier it is to cut things so you shouldn't have to push down so much. Also, using the right size for the job is important. Just my opions.

 

[pamperedharriet]

Somebody was telling me the self-stir parents are great for her elderly parents when they make canned orange juice!

The quick stir pitchers are great for so many things. We have 3 in our refrigerator at all times!

 

[lissahope26]

I think the ultimate mandoline would be good for those with arthritis when it comes to grating cheese. There's not all the force on the hands and wrists like there is for traditional graters.