How easy is this product to work by someone with arthritic hands?
148183
I have some arthritis. I think this can opener is about as easy as you can find in a manual opener. I was very pleased at how it zipped around the can without struggling.
148184
Hi Wallis, although difficult to answer as strength and mobility are relative, I'll try. The initial compression of the opener through the lid is equivalent to a gentle squeeze of a tennis ball, mild (IMO). Rotating the crank (without any corrosion build-up) is quite easy. This again is relative to the level of strength in your hands. Even with an electric opener, one must still puncture the lid with mild pressure. I hope this helps, good luck.
148185
I gave it to a friend of mine as a gift so I haven't used it myself but he and his wife had problems with other can openers so far I have heard no complaints from either of them using this one they both liked the fact there is a nice big handle to hold on this one. Hope this helped
148186
I bought one for my 88 year old mother and she uses it just fine. She has some arthritis in her hands. It is relatively easy to use for a hand can opener
1515656
You need to be able to slide a button with your thumb (away from you), while simultaneously lifting up the entire gate to open. It's a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's not terrible. I haven't encountered anyone with arthritis using it in my home, but my in-laws have a hard time figuring it out, so they just hop over it - but I think it's more of a patience thing!
877985
I received mine a a gift from the maker of my arthritis Rx - the handle is easy to grip. You don't need to hold on tightly to maintain control.
156341
No it's very easy to use. My two daughters (ages 6 and 8) use it easily for finger and toes... Enjoy!
1868742
yes, quite easy to use. the securing strap broke after a few weeks but you can buy replacements at Home Depot for $3 and are better quality. Most important is that your hands are dry when moving around or I reach under neath and grab the bungee cord (Boardworks Raven board) and it makes it easier to walk around. Wet hands trying to hold onto my board make is a more difficult.
692331
I also have arthritis and it is a little difficult. I use a butter knife to open.
1697774
I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and I don't have a problem. It's not that big of a deal as far as I'm concerned. If she has a really hard time squeezing,I would suggest you look for something else, but again, I don't have a problem at all with mine. *Remember, you can always return it to Amazon and get a refund and try something else if you'd like.
1510493
Not having arthritis, this may not be helpful. The can opener is very easy to use. Fastens on cans easily and handle turns easily. I have found this to be the best hand held can opener we have ever purchased.
166653
I have osteoarthritis with enlarged joints in my fingers and at the base of my thumbs as well as obvious weakness in both hands. I'd been using a lever style press to juice 10 lbs of lemons every couple of weeks; this required hand strength and definitely put stress on the joints. My daughter insisted that I needed an electric juicer so, after reading numerous reviews, I purchased this one. I am now able to juice 10 lbs of lemons in one third the time that it took previously with considerably less arthritic hand pain. You only need to hold a lemon half firmly on the spinning reamer and the machine does the work. Someone else will have to speak to using this juicer with rheumatoid arthritis but it has made citrus juicing easier on my arthritic hands.
369409
It can be done by hand. I am an 18 year old woman with strong hands and by the time I was done, I my hands were blue and achy. So it is possible to do it by hand which I do not recamend
286736
I think it is pretty easy, the main container fits in your hand leaving other hand free to wipe clean and dry. I use it every other day to shred carrots for my dog food.
627691
Not difficult at all, the directions in the packaging explain how to do it. It took me maybe 5 minutes tops to do it.
611657
No, I also have arthritis in my hands. I love this juicer,,,am going to make another 33 jars of lemon curd in Feb (we spend the winters in Arizona) and will have to juice over 100 lemons. This is a great product,,I love it!!!!!
2102740
I find it very easy and it does provide enlarged text sizes. The in-and-out pinch movements with the fingers are essential so some minimal manual dexterity is essential. Other than that, go for it!
987078
Fairly easy. One person can do it but two is better. Takes maybe 15 minutes.
1510496
Hi. It works easily, but rusts fast. If u buy it, make sure u dry it off every time you use it. It does cut nicely, and I would assume it would be great for arthritic hands.
891396
Yes, very easy. You put it on your left hand with your right hand if you are right-handed. The opposite if your are left-handed. I hope this helps.