Living with painful, arthritic joints can make everyday tasks a challenge, but there are products and devices available at Complete Care Shop that can help make life that little bit easier. Whether you need help with getting around, opening jars, or safely making a cup of tea, we’re here to show you how to help joint pain using these ten innovative products.
If you live with pain on a daily basis, just know that you are not alone and there are many devices available to you to help deal with the pain. At Complete Care Shop, we’re all about helping you to live your best life and providing support that enables you to maintain your independence.
Here’s a list of the 10 devices we recommend for helping joint pain:
A Key Turner is a simple solution for those who have a weakened grip or limited wrist and finger movement and may struggle to easily turn a key. In which case, a key turner can reduce the strain on the area and help relieve joint pain.
Getting clean can be a bit of a struggle when you find it hard to bend. If that sounds familiar, then this Long Handled Bath Sponge may be able to help you out. It has a long handle with an ergonomically shaped grip at the end to make it comfortable to hold and to reduce the distance you need to bend or stretch when cleaning those hard-to-reach areas.
For the days when standing to shower is too much, get comfy with the height adjustable Etac Swift Shower Chair. It has a modular design, so the armrests and/or backrests can be removed depending on your needs and preferences. The non slip seat has plenty of drainage holes, so you won’t end up sitting in a puddle of water.
Using a shower chair helps to conserve your energy while getting clean and not put additional strain on your joints.
Don't forget to double-check the measurements of this shower chair to make sure it will fit in your shower.
This helpful dressing aid makes it easier for you to put on your socks or stockings as it reduces the amount of awkward bending and effort you need to put in to get dressed. Socks or stockings can be easily slipped over the cleverly shaped, bendable, low-friction gutter on this Luxury Stocking Aid. This, in turn, makes it easier when sliding it over your foot.
Buttons can be fiddly at the best of times but if you’re finding buttons are becoming increasingly difficult to navigate, a button hook might be just the thing for you. The BIG-GRIP Button Hook has a large, easy-grip rubber handle with a loop on the end. To do up a button, pass the looped end through the buttonhole, hook it over the button, and then pull it back through.
It can be difficult to find the right mobility aid when you have painful joints in your arms and hands, which is where these Arthritic Elbow Crutches come in. They’re designed so that your weight is taken mainly by the cushioned forearm pad, so you’re not pushing all your weight into your hands and wrists. They’re also height-adjustable so you can make sure they’re set to the right position for you.
Take some of the effort and pain out of making your favourite hot drink with the Combination Kettle With Tipper. The tipper means you don’t have to lift a heavy kettle to pour boiling water. Once the kettle is secure in its cradle, and the water has been boiled, you can gently tip it forward so it pours hot water into your cup without any heavy lifting required.
Opening a tightly sealed jar can be a surprisingly hard task. How many of us have spent time tapping jars on counters to try to loosen the seals? The Dycem Jar Opener helps by giving you a much better grip on the lid of a jar, making it a little easier to open and close. Cleverly, its bell-shaped design means it’s suitable for most jar sizes.
If your grip isn’t what it used to be, writing anything – whether it’s your shopping list, a letter to a friend or even a birthday card – can be challenging. The Etac Contour Pen is a lightweight pen that’s been designed especially for people with a limited grip to help them write with more ease. It even has light fluid ink, so you won’t need to press down hard.
Climbing steep steps can be tough on painful joints. By adding an extra step, you can reduce the height between two levels and so make it a little easier to get where you need to go without overextending yourself. The Panda Bamboo Step is a versatile step that can be used around the home, including in the bathroom, thanks to its slip-resistant pads and wave design that lets water flow away.
Do you need help deciding if a product is right for you? Please get in touch with our Expert Advice Service. Manned by a team of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants, they’re on hand to give you advice about product suitability and how best to deal with joint pain.
For any other queries and support, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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