Are they easy to hold and use with Arthritis?
2015050
I cannot answer to arthritis, but will say they have a non-slip grip surface that is wider and longer. Other clippers flip out of my hand and bounce away. I am very pleased with these by Mehaz.
2015051
Hard to say -- depends how much one's arthritis has crippled the hands. I do have painful arthritis is many joints, but not so much in the hands. It is a bit of a "stretch" to grasp the wide-open handle and base with one hand, but may be increasing more so as the hands become more degenerate from arthritis.
2015052
I cannot really answer specifically to arthritis, but will definitely say they are easy to hold. Other clippers slip out of my hand and bounce away. These by Mehaz have a non-slip coating and are wider and longer. I am very pleased with them.
1049833
I would say they're "easy-ish". I guess, by their nature, they're designed to fit snugly and stay in place, so that they don't slide down. That said, because of the little grey "handles", I find it much easier to pull up, than others. Readjusting them, during softball or walking, is really easy because of the handles. I'm a big guy and my let knee is prettybanged up from years of baseball/softball...but I love the support and comfort of this Shock Doctor compression thingy.
392275
I'm only using an iPad. I have arthritis & I find it very comfortable to use.
1737876
Yes. They are easy to use with thin or thick glove/mittens. You really do not want to hold frozen metal grips I 10 degree weather.
1593116
I too have arthritis so when I lift a pot I use both hands. The pots are solid and well constructed but I would not consider them lightweight, they are certainly not as heavy as cast iron but still I can not lift with one hand. This is hard to answer because I don't know how much your arthritis constrains your movement. They are heavier then Revere Ware, I think.
1724049
I'm 81 and I have no trouble using it, however if you arthritis in your hands it would be difficult and it is heavy.
1724295
I'm not a petite woman, but yes, you should not have any problem grasping these. Mostly, you lay the pad of your hands on the top and loosly grasp with your fingers. They are so stable that I could do pushups without grasping them at all with my fingers. They are tacky and don't move, and I use them on a concrete floor.
321073
The clips are very easy to open. I also have arthritis and have no problem.
455794
Dorothy, I don't have arthritis, but the speed control is on the top of the unit, and is only about 3/8" thick and rounded at the top edge - leaving nothing much to grip. I guess you could use one of those flat rubber jar openers to grip it or maybe a rubber glove like you use to wash dishes. I have finally learned to press on it with the palm of my hand and turn it or press and turn with the other hand - you can feel the speed changes as it will click into place a little - it's not hard to turn, takes very little pressure, just no place to grip it. I just leave it on 5. Also hard to see the markings even with my reading glasses and they are indentations in shiny chrome. And the directions do not say where the speed control is or how to change it. I severely injured my wrist some time ago and I can turn it with that wrist. I wish I could let you borrow mine to try. I do love mine and use it daily for frozen fruit smoothies, soups, mashed potatoes, canning tomatoes for sauce and stewed tomatoes, fruits for jams, applesauce, even pudding! Hope this helps. Diana
1317603
This question should be directed to the manufacturer of the glove. I puchased for a friend who has arthritis and she uses them when she plays golf. She loves the comfort and warmth they provide. They alieve stiffness, not swelling in her case.
2268789
Yes they are and they don't feel uncomfortable to hold either. Hope this answers your question.
1057067
I am a medium-built woman and I found it too easy. They don't have much resistance at all. As pointed out by another person, they are not marked, there is no scale mentioned. And I suspect they will loosen up too after some use. I returned the pair I bought.I guess, it depends on what you are looking for - something simple for mild exercise of your hands, or something 'tighter' for a good exercise.
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.
1137993
I don't have arthritis in my hands, but in my opinion this vacuum is very easy to maneuver. I would think it would be easier than a standard vacuum for persons with arthritis.
785606
To me it feels like it is easy to push down but I am young and don't have arthritis or any other hand problems. Mine does take a little bit of force to push it down; I personally think its the perfect amount.
1420944
I would say: Yes, that it has an easy squeeze-type grip. I have some arthritis in my hands and I find it easy to use.
1193264
They do take a little strength in the fingers, but not like binder clips or the like. They are also small and can be a little hard to hang onto for stiff fingers. Best thing is if you have a friend who has some, ask to pinch one and see what you think. If you have a friendly quilt or sewing shop, perhaps they would let you test one. I do not find them too hard to use (I have "old hands,") but I would hate to tell you they are easy and you would not be able to use them. Good luck! They are great if you can use them.