Arthritic Hands Difficulty?
1672043
It works better that the old style openers. My wife and I both have arthritic in the hands. Hope this helps.
1672044
No, it so smooth and easy to use. This would be perfect for you. I love this can opener, worth the money. Bought another for a relative.
1672045
George I do not have arthritis but the knob turns easily and since it is so big it may be easier for you to hold.
1672046
Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.
1672047
My wife has slight issues with her hands and she thinks that its the best can opener that she has used. We open 8-10 cans per week various sizes from small to large and the can opener operates so smooth that you can hardly feel it opening. I hope that it works as well for you as it has for us.
1672048
I find this can opener to be very smooth and easy to turn. I hope if you go with this one, it works for you
1772435
I'm 72 and have arthritis and it was still difficult for me to use especially on soup cans. That was the reason I purchased the opener. For me it was too short and wide for my hand to hold and push it properly. My husband has arthritis too but it did wrk for him.
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.
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.
1697774
I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and I don't have a problem. It's not that big of a deal as far as I'm concerned. If she has a really hard time squeezing,I would suggest you look for something else, but again, I don't have a problem at all with mine. *Remember, you can always return it to Amazon and get a refund and try something else if you'd like.
2086652
Yes the button must be held down. I too have arthritis, esp. in my thumbs but I could do it without a problem. I dont think I could blend for a long period of time, however, without fatigue.
847261
My mother's arms are thin therefore there was no problem. Since these gloves are not a compression style glove, I don't see that there would be much of a struggle.
1979520
I have good use of the left hand, not so good with the right. I grip the sock aid at the tips with my good hand, collapsing them flatly against one another. With my bad hand I begin to slip the sock over the tips, sometimes using my teeth. Once the sock covers the tips I am able to slip my foot in, pull it through and work it down. It works OK. So far I have found nothing better!
413954
I have a weak wrist in my normally "strong" hand, and I can't get this opener to work very well for me. I still need strength to open a jar, and that's what I'm lacking. I'm not sure how it would be with arthritis in the thumbs, but I would just assume it would be a similar situation because the thumbs usually carry much of the strength in twisting. I wish I could recommend something, but at this point, I'm still looking too. Good luck, and if you find something that works, please share!! :)
2210186
Not really sure, but definitely worth a try as some people swear by it. If arthritis is the issue, I also recommend trying exercises, like the kind in Treat Your Own Hand and Thumb Osteoarthritis. Good luck!
2129302
I find it a little difficult with my "good" right hand to use to spray my back after my nightly dry sisal back scrubber to relieve itching. Then I enjoy the spray. Usually, my husband does it for me. I cannot use my left hand with a carpal tunnel thumb and a rheumatoid index finger, so I can only use my right hand and even then it is difficult to depress the button to spray and it sprays straight out. I think they could use an adjustable spray like cleaning sprays, straight out or a fuller misty kind of spray.
35930
Very easy. I am 63 years old, male, and have no problems. I have smaller hands as well.
1114535
Hi. I am a bit arthritic in my hands too. My experience is these are much easier on my hands than oldFashioned clippers.Hands do get a bit tired but I switch and it's a lot easier than manual clippers. No opening and closing so it's less stress on hands. I hope this helps.
1030229
I have arthritic hands and had to return a great cordless vacuum because I could not hold the trigger more then a minute or two without pain.
1714507
Yes, depending on the severity of your arthritis, it could possibly be difficult. You must apply a bit of pressure and maintain a continuous turn. I wish they would invent a motorized version:)
1856416
If you really have sensitive wrists, you could give a chance to the gloves, otherwise I don't think you will have any issues with it. I don't find it hard on the hands/wrists whatsoever.
1030226
I have arthritic hands and it is not difficult to hold the trigger in the on position.