Like the great reviews, but am concerned about my mom having trouble getting them on. Her 82 year old hands are weak and have lost some grip strength.
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I don't think that would be a problem. They are not as hard to put on as the prescription type such as I had to have from the vascular after vein surgery,however they are not as easy as regular knee highs either. Good luck.
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This might be a problem...mine is a tight fit and it takes me some effort to get them on. Maybe a larger size? But I think she will have problems no matter what because of her physical abilities.
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You might try getting her some gloves, like Playtex gloves that you use for doing dishes. The grip on them is pretty good, and it would take some of the work out of getting them on and off. I have an elderly friend that uses them to get his stockings on, and it helps him. Getting them off with the gloves might help also, but it sometimes takes practice getting your foot into position to be able to pull them off, especially if she is inflexible. I hope this helps you.
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Push down on the black tab and then pull up on the open end HARD. Hold in one hand while pulling up with other. They are very stiff when new. A couple shots of WD-40 will help. Good luck
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I guess it would depend on her age. I'm 65 years old, and a Grand mother, I am able to handle it with to problem. If she is 85 and on the weak side, this could be to heavy for her.
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Actually, the brakes on the Hugo are easy to apply. I'm 78 and also have arthritis as well as a balance problem, so I can empathize with your Mom.
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not well. they are tight on my index finger to the point it starts to ache. the rest are all ok. they stop 2-3 inches past the wrist. well worth the money despite the discomfort.
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this item was purchased for my 83 year old mother. She walks it with her feet sitting. . .it takes some practice, but my mom got it down and loves it.Please Be Careful of the tires. . .wear long pants! hope this helps.
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Hi There I have had no trouble with them as long as you place the pack with the opening of the fold on the left, then pull the wipes out steady and quick pulling a bit downward all should be ok . My 82 yr old Mother is handling them great. Plus the quality out does charmin 100 x.... Good Luck... It is the small things in life that make us happy.....
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My wife is 77 years old and plans to give them away because she finds it difficult to use them.
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They are kinda in between, I would have to say, according to the feedback from my mother. She loves the fact that they do not "squeeze" her legs while providing just the right amount of pressure and comfort.
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What GREAT answers everyone ~ THANK YOU for contributing your wisdom! Just like Susan said, imagine the Finger Gloves™ conforming like a pair of panty hose or close fitting socks. Savona and I have put these on thousands of fingers and the way we like to do it is to use both hands to pull the open base wide and then just "pop" in the finger you are putting them on. All of the contributors suggestions are perfect, we have just found that this is the quickest way to get them on. Wow what a blessing you all are and thank you! ~ Carmel and Savona
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Honestly, yes! I bought this for my mom who in her 70's and has arthritis and hand problem with both hands she loves this!! My mom don't have to do much and this works great! I have tried several others trust me the machine does all the work!! Awesome product! Sandra N.
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Well, I get these for my mother who is 86 yrs old now, and she is able to get them down without a problem, as was I.
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If your wheel chair bound...it could be a problem. If it's arthritis in your arms or hands ...I don't have a problem and I am 62.
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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.
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Since they're finger less, not too much help there. I soaked them in water to see how well they would dry out and/or help with grip. Wasn't too impressed. Overall I was sorry I bought them.
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My 76 year old Mom is the user of this product. She is very sensitive and does not lay on it but uses it as a cover only. I did ask her if she thought she would feel them if she was to lay on it and she thinks she would.
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The way the handles are shaped, she should be able to slip her hand into them or above them and just lean into them to set them. Dad is 71, with arthritis, and bone cancer and he manages it well enough. In the end, roll the dice, get it home try it. If it doesn't work return it. or go to a med. equipment store and try different ones til you find one that works.