RoboTwist has saved my arthritic hands from the struggles of opening tight jar lids. I no longer have to ask anyone for help opening jars.
Category: Helpful Tools
Practical resources, tools, and adaptations that support everyday activities, comfort, and independence.
Swing A Way Jar Opener Helps Open Pickle Jars
The Swing-A-Way Jar Opener isn’t the only tool in my jar-opening lineup, but it’s the one that answers a very specific question:How do you open a pickle jar when the lid is too big for everything else you own? My favorite pickles come in a wide, stubborn jar. The lid is too large to fit…
Do Onion Goggles Work to Chop Onions?
The fumes from chopping onions never bothered me for most of my life. But as I got older I developed a condition called Dry Eye. Now, chopping onions causes my eyes to water, sting, and burn. Then I discovered the Onion Goggles.
Hand Push Lawn Sweeper Beats Raking
Yard work gets more challenging the older I get. So I’ve hung up my rake in exchange for a Hand-Push Lawn Sweeper.
Easy-to-Fasten Watch Bands (When Buckles Become a Problem)
When fastening watch bands starts to feel fiddly or frustrating, small design changes can make a real difference. There was a time when fastening a watch band didn’t require any thought at all. You put it on, adjusted it, and moved on with your day. When hand and finger pain enter the picture, that small…
Easiest Way to Make Cauliflower Rice – You’ll Love This
I recently wondered which of my kitchen gadgets would be the easiest way to make cauliflower rice. And the answer might surprise you.
Can the Presto Professional Salad Shooter Slice Sweet Potatoes?
I find it difficult to easily slice sweet potatoes because of the arthritis in my hands. But I do miss my homemade sweet potato chips. I wondered … could my favorite new kitchen appliance, the Presto Professional Salad Shooter, slice sweet potatoes?
ComfiLife Cushion for Chairs Makes Sitting More Comfortable
The older I get, the more sitting I seem to do. And my chairs? Their stuffing has long since flattened. Buying new furniture felt like too much trouble, so I looked online—and found the ComfiLife Gel-Enhanced Seat Cushion. Important note: Always discuss sitting discomfort with your physician. Back and joint issues can be complex, and…
How to Mince Garlic and Ginger (The Easy Way)
Mincing garlic and ginger used to be effortless. Grab a knife, chop away, done. Now? My hands remind me that nothing stays effortless forever. Painful joints make the simple act of mincing feel like a negotiation. Finding an Easy Way I tried everything. Garlic presses worked… for a while. Pressing ginger? Forget it. Even garlic…
Gooseneck Desk Light Brightens Tasks
As I get older, I notice I need more light to see than I used to. Overhead lights can be bright, but once I’m at the counter, desk, or table, my body casts shadows where I need light the most. Reading, chopping, sewing—these tasks don’t need a darker room, they need light landing in the…