easy to turn for Senior with arthritis?
1266378
I have carpal tunnel and I have no problem winding it. Take only a small amount of force. However like others have stated, the "ding" is very quiet on this. You will not hear it from another room. Unless some of us are just getting broken ones. I took mine apart and cleaned it up inside and it's a LITTLE better. But the answer to your question is yes, it should be relatively easy for you to turn.
1266379
Yes, but you do have to wind it up before setting it to the time you want. Which obviously requires extra turning.
1266380
it should be. their is an indent around the handle that gives you a decent grip. it turns rather easily. The downside is that it doesn't "ding" well when the time expires.
1927070
I'm a healthy 58 year old woman and it is very easy for me, the button is one touch with thumb or forefinger. Hope this helps.
2162742
Think so. Rows need to be wide enough to navigate. It is a bit high. Need mobility, able to bend over and good knee action. If soil too soft, may have trouble scooting or moving forward. It is very sturdy. I am 82, so keep her moving. Happy gardening. �
246260
Yes- it is lightweight and rolls easily on any surface. My 85 year old mom who has arthritis in both her knees used it to walk aroun inside her building for exercise and has no problems.
692331
I also have arthritis and it is a little difficult. I use a butter knife to open.
612266
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2211568
That's a really good question. For me it's really easy. I don't feel like giving too much force to push the dispenser button. But I can't say that for seniors with Parkinson's and arthritis. What you could do is to see if one of the Tevana stores has the same or similar water dispenser so that she could try on it. I would say some other appliance stores might carry this type of dispenser too.
1152918
I think it would be fine for him to use it alone if he doesn't have dementia or some reason not to understand about the way to turn around or reverse. If his arms are fairly strong, should be no problem. It is very easy to push, too. If there would be an incline, maybe you could help a little if needed.
1567365
You have to pick it up to turn, it is not easy to operate especially with a major leg surgery. I bought one that you can actually turn the front wheel it was so easy to use. I used it for 10 weeks
455794
Dorothy, I don't have arthritis, but the speed control is on the top of the unit, and is only about 3/8" thick and rounded at the top edge - leaving nothing much to grip. I guess you could use one of those flat rubber jar openers to grip it or maybe a rubber glove like you use to wash dishes. I have finally learned to press on it with the palm of my hand and turn it or press and turn with the other hand - you can feel the speed changes as it will click into place a little - it's not hard to turn, takes very little pressure, just no place to grip it. I just leave it on 5. Also hard to see the markings even with my reading glasses and they are indentations in shiny chrome. And the directions do not say where the speed control is or how to change it. I severely injured my wrist some time ago and I can turn it with that wrist. I wish I could let you borrow mine to try. I do love mine and use it daily for frozen fruit smoothies, soups, mashed potatoes, canning tomatoes for sauce and stewed tomatoes, fruits for jams, applesauce, even pudding! Hope this helps. Diana
1725404
Not sure,but I do know that the Move Free really helps me. I am 74 have had knee surgery and have arthritus and Move Free makes my life much easier. Hope it works for you too.
1295894
I agree with Jennifer. I have arthritis in my hands and am no stranger to having difficulty turning caps. These were n more difficult than others, tho I have a round rubber circle that was made for such tasks an it works fine. Also we pour the oil into a pretty decanter with a stopper. It shows off the oil and looks very pretty. We keep it out of the sun tho.
193243
You have to slide a switch and lift the gate simultaneously. It sounds trickier than it is. It is easy to get the hang of. But yes it probably would be tough for someone with arthritis. I can't imagine a functional baby gate that wouldn't be because if the gate is easy to open, a toddler will figure it out.
711659
Yes! I am a senior citizen, move my stepper weekly to clean with no problem. Very portable and easy to handle.
35930
Very easy. I am 63 years old, male, and have no problems. I have smaller hands as well.
351002
Well, I'm 80 years old but I don't have any Arthiritis in my hands but the unit takes quite a bit of hand work to program initially. Once it's programmed, it's easy to use but of course it has to be refilled daily.
193246
You slide the switch on top and lift up and swing the gate. This is a manual function and the only way. My adult son has mastered hooking the toe of his shoe in the bottom and lifting to open but I can't always do that and it does require balance. The level of your arthritis will determine whether you could open it or not.