Can someone with arthritic fingers be able to open it?
990992
I have arthritis, but not in my fingers. It takes a bit of strength to open the compartments.
990993
The lids have no lip that extends so they are difficult to open even without arthritis.
990994
I have some arthritis in my hands & sometimes have difficulty opening these. I take the end of a spoon & fit it into the little groove in each compartment & find it's much easier to open that way.
990995
They can be difficult to open, so maybe not good for arthritic fingers. I like that they are hard to open as I keep the box for a day either in my purse or pocket at work and don't want them to open.
524228
It is not designed to be opened. With the right tools it may be possible to open and reassemble.
712899
Not with one hand, but it's a one hand open. There are great videos on youtube that show all the features and how to use.
591284
Well, yes...they are plastic, and are rather stiff, especially when brand new. My 84 yo mother doesn't have arthritis in her hands, but it was very difficult at first, even for my 45 yo fingers! U might want to close them with a rubber band if that is the case. The openings are about 1" x 1" x 3/4" deep--perhaps a tiny bit deeper.
1698020
It would depend on the size of the item to be opened I would think. If you can hold the item in one hand you probably could.
836849
Yes, it does. We told our daughter that she is not allowed to open it by herself. Luckily she listens well. I've actually pinched my fingers a time or two.
2147628
I'm not sure. If her one hand is strong and dexterous, maybe. I have rheumatoid arthritis so my hands are weak. The jar opener works but it is awkward. If she can lift the jar with one hand and put it in the center of the device, she could probably use it. It would be helpful if someone would help her the first few times.
1510493
Not having arthritis, this may not be helpful. The can opener is very easy to use. Fastens on cans easily and handle turns easily. I have found this to be the best hand held can opener we have ever purchased.
692331
I also have arthritis and it is a little difficult. I use a butter knife to open.
2104633
I'm age 63, and I have joint pain, BUT, I can still use my little can opener. Each person who has problems with their hands might be different. I say buy one and try it, if it causes you pain to use it give it to a family member. They are so reasonable it would be worth the money. I really love them, I carry one in my purse on my key ring.I hope that helps you! Lady Survivalist -
1100227
You can only open this device with the key. However it is plastic so it could probably be cracked open with a hammer if someone was determined to get into it. I purchased for my 83 yr old mother who was taking too many of her meds every day and it has worked very well for us.
1037390
The lock feature keep the opener closed with little hand pressure once the can is pierced..... So, that removes the necessity of maintaining a strong grip on the 2 handles when opening a can. Yes, much easier on arthritic hands.
1131072
Not sure. Would depend on the type of handicap. It's easy to open when you have your hands full.
1347748
At one end, there is a little "slot" look like you can put the edge of a coin or butter knife to pry open. I just used my finger nail & didn't have any problems.
1763227
Not as far as I can tell, it is about the same or maybe LESS strength required... probably because you're not penetrating the lid, you're just running the opener around the lid to "unlock" it. I have arthritis in my hands and have had no issues with using it at all...
352340
Yes he can--this open works by sqeezing the handles as it cuts through the lid! Actually--I have no use of my left hand since having had a stroke and it works great using my right hand! Sometimes I have to hold the can between my knees to anchor it--Where there's a will there's a way!!
193245
Gate is opened by slight lift and push. There is no automated opening. Other brands do have a foot tap opening. Each person suffering from arthritis has different levels of function. It would not be possible to determine whether one with arthritis could open the gate unless the level of function is known.