Allows you to easily open or close the lid of a jar or bottle by placing the lid in a V-shaped jaw and using a shoulder motion to turn the jar or bottle; can be mounted to wall or under a counter.
Cost: About $11 Available: Northcoast Medical and many housewares and hardware stores
Gripeez
Molded from thermoplastic elastomer, this thick handle is designed to hold everyday objects with small handles, such as toothbrushes, flatware and razors. Finger grooves provide stability and enable the fingers to transfer firm pressure to the inner palm.
Cost: $7-$9 apiece or three for $19 Available: Gripeez.com and other locations
Velcro-Closure Lingerie
Adaptive lingerie designed for people with limited range of motion; bras, panties, briefs, camisoles in wide range of sizes. (The Leading Lady brand arthritis bra has been commended for ease of use by the Arthritis Foundation.)
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