I want to get this for my mother who has arthritic hands. How difficult is it to open and close?
1135465
I think that it opens easily. My hands have trouble opening some things. No problem with this on! It's a good size to grip too. I like that the pop up button is easy to work.
1135466
Once the lid is on, it is easy to push the button to take a sip or close it back up again. It takes more strength to make sure that the lid is screwed on tightly, so that the mug doesn't leak.
1135467
You mean twisting? Pretty easy, but it takes some pressure to open and close the button.
1719954
I bought this for my mother-in-law who lives far from us and has arthritis and can't open jars on her own. I showed her how to use this a couple times three months ago so I am trying to remember exactly how it functioned. The top part slides and lifts easily. There is no locking mechanism to hold the top up so something would have to be done to hold the top up while you put the jar in and take it out. I was surprised how easily it opens jars with just the push of a button. I think you will find it easy to use if you come up with a way to hold the top up.
413951
I have arthritis in my wrist and can use it with no difficulty. If you can hold the jar with one hand & push the handle of the opener with the heel of your other hand, it shouldn't have to involve your thumb on that hand. My concern would be the thumb of the hand with which you are holding the jar. We find it to be a very helpful tool.
853157
If she can open a jar that's been tightly closed (already opened the first time) she shouldn't have a problem with strength. It takes a few times to get your finger positions figured out to do the low flush only but it's easily mastered.
903109
Well... I don't have arthritis, but the lids are definitely easy to put on--just push firmly and they pop on. I don't find them difficult to remove. Place a finger under the lid and pull up. I don't know the limits of your arthritis, but my mom had arthritis in her hands, and she was able to open some of the larger bowls in this series, so I THINK you'll be OK.
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.
919598
I find it easy to open. To close, the locking lever is easy to raise but collapsing the legs can be a little tricky. I do it with my leg or by pressure with the palm of my hand. I can close it with a broken thumb, so arthritic fingers probably wouldn't be a problem.
2147628
I'm not sure. If her one hand is strong and dexterous, maybe. I have rheumatoid arthritis so my hands are weak. The jar opener works but it is awkward. If she can lift the jar with one hand and put it in the center of the device, she could probably use it. It would be helpful if someone would help her the first few times.
2018765
I can open it easily with my fingernail. You may need to push the right point to open it.
220562
Not very easy to put together or use with my Arthritis in my hands. Really it is a pain!!!
1763227
Not as far as I can tell, it is about the same or maybe LESS strength required... probably because you're not penetrating the lid, you're just running the opener around the lid to "unlock" it. I have arthritis in my hands and have had no issues with using it at all...
1934137
It is easy to open, but it is heavy when it's full and also the outside gets hot. I don't know the way you would use it, but my elderly mom with arthritis had difficulty.
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.
611422
The handle is thin but you push down on it rather than have to squeeze it. Also, you could use an oven mitt to cushion it if you want. I had no issues with the handle but I don't have arthritis in my hands.
1037391
The lock feature keep the opener closed with little hand pressure once the can is pierced.....So, that removes the necessity of maintaining a strong grip on the 2 handles when opening a can.Yes, much easier on arthritic hands.
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.
2112499
We bought this for a family member with cancer who has difficulty getting in and out of regular height chairs (he uses a lift chair). We wanted him to have something to use outside that is transportable to offer more outing options. However, we are concerned because it is SO difficult to open and close (yes- the cross bar is disengaged) we feel he may not be able to do this himself. Will try some WD40 but afraid it may need to be returned if it doesn't get a lot easier than it is now.