I'm looking for an electric can opener for my grandmother who has arthritis. Is this one that would be easy for her to use?
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This can opener doesn't require any sustained pressure to open cans. Once you get the can started it will finish opening automatically.
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for me, the main issue was the height limit. it can open a pretty large lid. Mine is in storage so I can't look directly, but maybe some black and decker website might have better info than me. I found a web-like disc that's flexible and grips lids very well. So far, with my arthritis I haven't been stumped yet on opening a jar. Good luck
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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.
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I hardly ever have a problem opening a can with this. It may have happened, but if it did, I think it was with my very old one which lasted about nine years. I do have one of those old, very cheap can openers. but don' have to use it often. This one is the best. Hope this helps. Peggy
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This one is better. I have arthritis in my hands and this is great.Zibra Open-It HW OPENHWFT Household 4-in-1 Tool
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Yes. I specifically bought it for someone who has arthritis and she loves this opener.
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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.
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It opens water bottle, liter bottles of soda and cans with a pop top. I bought this for my 80 year old mother who has bad arthritis and she loves it. She has it on her refrigerator door and uses it all the time.
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It is much easier to use than normal can openers which was a plus for me and encouraged me to buy an extra for a family member.But yes,I suffer from hand pain and this makes my life much easier,I hope I've helped you.
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Yes I found it very easy to use and I am 78 so hopefully your mother will cope too.
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Absolutely. I purchased this item about a month ago, and I am thrilled with it! Believe me, I do have a life, and electric can openers do not make my day, but this opener is the quietest and easiest to use of all the openers I have bought. Hope this helps. I am sure you'll be very pleased with your purchase.
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I find the clips easy to open and I have lost a lot of strength in my hands due to age (no arthritis). I have had to buy all sorts of gadgets to assist me opening jar lids and even "hermetically sealed" packages, which I now cut open with kitchen shears..loss of strength in your hands can be quite disconserting! b.h.
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it's not difficult, but if your mom has dexterity problems then any of the hearing amplifiers may not be easy if she's changing them herself. My husband hands me his when the battery dies, and i use my fingernail to flip the little tab on the end of the device and the battery door swings open. I want to add that this particular device is about the best one i've bought staying under $100 --- my husband is prone to losing his, so i end up buying about 1 every 2-3 months.
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If your mom has arthritis, yes it is difficult to turn on. Years ago I ad a better one, but the can be difficult to keep lit for people with manipulation problems. Great idea, but they have to improve it. Hope this helps.
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I bought the opener for my mom. She suffers from carpal tunnel syndrome. It will open everything from water bottles to pickle jars. She loves it and finds it very helpful.
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It is much, much easier to use than any manual can opener I have ever had. Even weak hand strength can use it with ease. My right wrist is fused and this is a blessing.
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I have only had mine for a short time and it's not too warm yet in Michigan, so haven't used it much. So far I'd say it is not easy to open. I think it would be a problem for an elderly person. It is fairly comfortable, but you really have to push to get it to recline. Maybe it will be better with use and some WD-40.