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Jar and bottle opener
Gripper that makes opening jars and bottles easy.
Good forWeak hands
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- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
A jar and bottle opener gives extra grip and leverage, so that weak or painful hands can open lids that would otherwise be impossible. It helps with food jars, bottle caps and medicine containers, saving frustration and keeping people independent in the kitchen.
Under-cupboard, rubber grip pad and lever types are all available.
How to choose
- Choose an opener that fits the lids your parent usually struggles with, and check it adjusts to different sizes.
- Pick a handle that is large, non-slip and comfortable for arthritic hands.
- Consider a combined opener that works on jars, bottles and ring-pulls.
- Check it is easy to clean and sturdy.
Using it safely
- Use the opener on a stable surface and keep your fingers clear of the mechanism.
- Take care with glass jars that may crack under force.
- If hands are very painful, ask an occupational therapist about other aids.
Before you buy
Can an opener help with medicine bottles?
Yes, but ask the pharmacist for easy-open caps if possible, and keep medicines safe from children.
Which type of opener is best for arthritis?
A wall-mounted or under-cupboard opener needs the least grip, since you pull the jar rather than twist the lid. Try one before buying if you can.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.