10 Cool Gadgets To Assist People With Arthritis & Hand Pain

Arthritis, or any hand pain, can be very limiting.  The muscles and joints in the hand and wrist are very small and precision-oriented, and pain can impair performance on things we do every day, like closing a jewelry catch or fastening buttons on your shirt.  Assistive gadgets have less of a stigma than they used to, and they're actually getting cooler as more people are using them... because they're just smarter.  Here are 10 new really cool and "handy" gadgets that just make routine movements less taxing on our hands. They even make great gifts!

Arthritis Helper #1.  Softest Gadget: The Book Pillow

Now, this is cool too! Who would have suspected this pyramid-shaped pillow is a book stand that not only holds your book, but keeps the pages from turning while while you have your pancakes and coffee! In blue, burgundy, and sage from First Street Online.

Arthritis Helper #2. Puzzle Solver Bracelet Buddy

Okay, babes... How do you fasten a bracelet by yourself... when you can't roll it over your hand?  Don't struggle with this.  It's the Bracelet Buddy, a bracelet fastener that holds one end of the bracelet still while you hook up the other.  Look, you don't even have to twist your double-jointed wrist to fasten your bracelet.

Arthritis Helper #3.  Finally... An Ergonomic "Open Smart" Ring Pull Can Opener

Tired of fighting with your sardine cans?  Oh this is just wonderful.. better than the plastic version that can  easily break -  plus, the Open Smart Ring Pull Can Opener has a nice ergonomic handle. Open Smart also makes the ergonomic Plastic Package Opener and the Soda Can Opener.

Arthritis Helper #4. The Awesome Autonomous Saucier

If you have cooked anything, you know that normally you can't leave a sauce or gravy alone on a lit stove without continuously stirring it.   If your wrists ache when you stir sauces, or you just want a cool-as-heck automatic stirrer, you must get this Autonomous Saucier.  It's battery powered, has 3 speed settings, and is dishwasher safe.  Silicon feet make the Saucier dance around in pots with any surface. (Update: This item is no longer available. But you can find a different automatic stirrer here.)

Arthritis Helper #5.  Zippy Grippy Good Grips Button Hook

Again the ergonomic handle can make all the difference in your comfort as you easily slide the hook through the button hole, catch the button, and pull it back through the Good Grips Button Hook.

Arthritis Helper #6. Sexy Thermoskin Premium Arthritic Gloves

Not just sexy, these glove are hot!  That's right they're proven to increase hand temperature by 3 degrees and they're not USB gadgets.  The Thermoskin Premium Arthritic Gloves also reduce swelling by gently compressing your hands.  You can wear them all day, whether you're working on the computer or doing chores, as the outer material is textured to help you grip objects. For men and women, by size.

Arthritis Helper #7. Turn Me On Lamp Switch Enlarger

Lamp switches are so small and the tiny ridges on them hardly provide a grip, except maybe for a child's tiny fingers.  The Lamp Switch Enlarger makes it easy for anyone to turn on... the lights.  Two in a package makes it a great deal too!

Arthritis Helper #8.   Fire Engine Red Gas Cap Wrench

Oh, who would not love something that would make it a breeze to open his gas tank?  Talk about wrist injuries!  This Gas Cap Wrench fits over any gas cap and makes it easier to make that twist.  The wrench is also designed to protect you from gas fumes and splashback. (Update: This item is not available. This gas cap wrench may be a good option.)

Arthritis Helper #9.   One-Touch Electric Peeler

Save hand strain with this battery operated Electric Peeler that gives you no excuse to avoid healthy eating.  Peel carrots, potatoes, apples, eggplant, and more.  Shaves chocolate or cheese and creates ribbons of vegetables for fancy presentation.  All effortless, plus the Electric Peeler has an ergonomic handle.  Really this is a must for any kitchen.

Arthritis Helper #10. The More Magnets The Merrier Magnetic Necklace Clasp Set

No, the Bracelet Buddy, above, will not work for your necklace unless someone else fastens it for you.  But there's no need to ask someone else; fasten your necklace with these gold and silver tone attachable Magnetic Necklace Clasps.  You get a set of 10 in each order.  And yes, I guess these would work for bracelets as well!

Valentine's Day is coming up soon.  Why not make life a little more fun and pain-free for someone you love?

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