Friday, December 9, 2011

Aarthritis-37 Coping Strategies-[Part-3]

 

Aarthritis-37 Coping Strategies-[Part-3]

 

Choose lighter tools.

Lightweight eating and cooking utensils can keep

your hands from getting heavy with hurt.

Let automatic appliances do the work for you.

Electric can openers and knives, for instance, are

easier to operate than manual versions. An electric

toothbrush has a wider handle than a regular

toothbrush.

Say no to scrubbing.

Spray pots and pans with nonstick cooking spray

and/or use cookware with a nonstick surface.

Consider getting a dishwasher, too, to save your

joints some work.

Keep your stuff within easy reach.

Adjust the shelves and racks in any storage area so

that you don't have to strain to reach the items you

need. Buy clothes with pockets to hold things you

use often and need close by, like a pair of glasses.

Use an apron with pockets to carry rags and

lightweight cleaning supplies with you as you do

your household chores. Store cleaning supplies in

the area in which they will be used. Keep the same

supplies in several places, such as the upstairs

bathroom and the downstairs bathroom as well as

the kitchen.

Use a "helping hand" to extend your reach.

For those items you can't store nearby, buy a longhandled

gripper, the kind used in grocery stores to

grab items from top shelves. Make household

chores easier with a long-handled feather duster or

scrub brush. Grab your clothes from the dryer with

an extended-reach tool.

Don't overdo the housework.

Plan on tackling only one major cleaning chore a

day, whether it is doing the laundry or cleaning the

kitchen.

Velcro is the way to go.

Interlocking cloth closures on clothing and shoes

can save you the frustration of buttoning and lacing.

Walk this way up and down the stairs.

Lead with your stronger leg going up, and lead with

your weaker leg coming down.

Bend with your knees.

When reaching for or lifting something that's low

or on the ground, bend your knees and keep your

back straight as you lift.

Let loose with loops.

You won't need quite as tight a grip if you put loops

around door handles, such as those on the

refrigerator and oven. Have loops sewn on your

socks, too, then use a long-handled hook to help

you pull them up.

Dig out that little red wagon.

Heavier loads will be out of your hands if you use a

wagon or cart that glides along on wheels. Use it to

tote groceries or baskets of laundry, for instance.

Read with ease.

Lay your newspaper out on the table rather than

holding it up to read. Likewise, lay a book flat or

use a book stand to give your hands a break as you

read.

Sit on a stool in the tub.

A specially made stool can give you a steady place

to shower and can ease your way in and out of the

tub.

Plant yourself on a stool in the garden.

Sitting, rather than stooping, over your flower beds

or vegetable garden may help reduce the stress on

your back and legs.

Ask for help.

Don't be afraid to ask your family members or

friends for assistance when you need it. As the

saying goes, many hands make light work. By

sharing the load, you'll have more time and energy

for the people and activities you enjoy.

Contact the Arthritis Foundation.

The Arthritis Foundation can let you know of joint friendly

or energy-saving items specially made for

use by arthritis sufferers. Call the Arthritis

Foundation Information Line at 800-283-7800,

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Eastern time, to talk to a skilled operator who can

answer your questions about arthritis.


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