Will my elderly Mom be able to squeeze the handle easily?
805061
The Ettore is light and easy to handle but you know your mom's strength better than anyone else. She will have to grip and maintain her hold to get down the item.
805062
I find the grip soft and easy to squeeze. I suppose it's all relative, but it's one of the easiest grips I've encountered in a reacher. Hope it works for your Mom too.
805063
It has a soft grip, and not a lot of pressure is needed to activate the pincer. I'm pretty sure it was designed with the elderly in mind, so I would say yes.
805064
It is really hard to answer this question not knowing your mother. Just because someone is elderly doesn't mean they don't have strength in their hands. I am over 60 and have no problem using this grip 'n grab. I have some arthritis in my hands but not severe and I use the grabber with ease. I say give it a try and if it doesn't work usually Amazon is usualy good about allowing you to return things (but check that out first). Also, when you get it you might find it handy for yourself. This really is a great tool! I plan on getting another one or two to place in the garage and around the house.
805065
The handle squeezes easily. As long she has the strength to hold the object she is gripping. I think she will like this gripper alot. I have tried others and this was the best one I have found. I highly recommend this one.
1086332
My mom is 84 next month and it is not hard for her to use at all. She uses a cushion on top. The only thing I can say negative is that it is not light and a little difficult for her to move if she wants to use it on different furniture.
2070695
I do not understand your question. I purchased this for my mother (86 yrs old) to assist her with getting out my car (Toyota Corolla). She now has the handle to grab onto, instead of the door frame. She also holds onto the handle while I maneuver a transport wheelchair into position so she can sit down. Is that what you mean? How useful the handle is depends on the physicality of the person using it, my Mom is spry for an 86 year old and can walk with an aid of walker. I hope my answer helps.
552089
I would think so. It was just difficult for my 89 yr old mom to use on her own. You have to get the sock on the donner and then be able to pull it up. She wasn't able to do that.
253419
Yes. But it is low. Stepping down, while leaning forward makes holding the handle very easy.
703531
Yes your Mom can grip the jar as the jar opener does all the work". It is a fantastic product"
1697773
I have old hands also. you can lift the lid easely ans the little wire loop locking it is not requiering force or strength.
611424
It definitely would be, since you don't use the fingers to squeeze. The pressure is in your hand. However the handle is not padded and hard on your hand. I used a vinyl plastic tubing over it that made it softer to press.
1927066
It has a slight click to it and must be pressed directly in the center. My mom was very weak and had very little trouble with it.
384161
No -- the handle moves from side to side, so it's very awkward to push. Pulling is VERY easy.
1461296
Very easy. Just flip a bar. It's not heavy for me, but an elderly person might find it heavy.
1359789
It may be a little difficult for her. It takes a good bit of effort for me to get it in tight. I'm a 36 year old mother of two.
299056
Yes I found it very easy to use and I am 78 so hopefully your mother will cope too.
2147627
Honestly, yes! I bought this for my mom who in her 70's and has arthritis and hand problem with both hands she loves this!! My mom don't have to do much and this works great! I have tried several others trust me the machine does all the work!! Awesome product! Sandra N.
266155
I have never experienced issues with it turning easily. My mother in law has weak hands and arthritis and is able to use it just fine as well.
1152922
I don't have alot of upper body strength and I have no problem wheeling myself around in this chair in the house or on level ground. It's very maneuverable. I need help going uphill but that's expected. My mom says it's very easy to push--she's 78.
1003456
I am 66 years old and I had no trouble at all holding it and because it isn't so long that helps to handle it with ease.