I see some reviews with concerns about people with arthritis or "weak hands". How severe is this problem. Don't know as I have arthritis but have some problems opening jars etc. Am 87 years old.
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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
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actually I type even better for longer periods of time. My hands feel like they are being massaged as I type.I love them and I have deformed joints on both hands due to my arthritis.
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Dear Jc:Well you do turn the device and that is not hard, I had to watch that I didn't get my fingers near the blade. You really have to turn the veggies and hold onto the device..there is a top and it says that it helps push the veggies down, but I did not find that to be true...I use it without the top...I guess with the arthritis it would be easier to use than a knife..oh by the way check out utube videos of soft yoga exercises for your arthritis..i found it very helpful to keep my joints from freezing up. good luck...
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Your mom can use this very easily. I'm 56 and have rheumatoid arthritis, and have no trouble using it. It pushes very easily.
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Not having arthritis, it is tough to answer this question. I suspect that you would be OK, but I couldn't guarantee it. The pressure required seems to be in line with other microwaves I have purchased. There is a nag reminder, but I don't know how long it lasts. I don't think I have let it go more than one or two times. Overall I have been very satisfied with this microwave. Hope this helps.
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Actually, you put your thumb on front of the bottle (bottle`s cap/lid) and push the button with your index finger or middle finger or both. I don`t know how severe your arthritis is, but I`d say on the scale from 0 to 10, where 0 would be "no effort at all" and 10 - "unable to push whatsoever...", I would give it 3.
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Gosh, altho my 99 year old Mother has no problem applying the brake, she is not a faithful brake applyer. She is pretty strong with no arthritis to speak of. I am 77 and have Parkinson's and arthritis but no problem with the brakes.
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Well... I don't have arthritis, but the lids are definitely easy to put on--just push firmly and they pop on. I don't find them difficult to remove. Place a finger under the lid and pull up. I don't know the limits of your arthritis, but my mom had arthritis in her hands, and she was able to open some of the larger bowls in this series, so I THINK you'll be OK.
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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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I wouldn't have an answer on arthritis because I do not have arthritis. Your best bet would be to contact TFX company.
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The handle is thin but you push down on it rather than have to squeeze it. Also, you could use an oven mitt to cushion it if you want. I had no issues with the handle but I don't have arthritis in my hands.
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While I really enjoy the product, I am only in my 30s and do not have joint problems. I am not sure if it would help or not. However, it tastes GREAT it smoothies so you do not realize you are taking a supplement!
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I am taking this med to alleviate my neuropathy so I had to think about if it had affected my flexibility. ! am a 77 year old woman so my flexibility has decreased with age. I can only tell you that I can move with more fluidity now than before, and I have less Arthritis pain in my hands, hips and knees. I hope that I have helped to answer your questions about this product. I take it every day and am very pleased with the results.
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That's funny, Anna... I wouldn't know, but that's a good way to put it! My hands and wrists are very weak now so I would probably have to do it the same way you are. Ask someone with big strong hands to try it and let us know.
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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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If you have arthritis, no. They are on there pretty tight. I'm 31 and I sometimes have trouble getting them open.
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I have no idea. But I have arthritis in both of my arms and I have no problem using it.