These are the small, inexpensive tools that make life easier when you’re sick, in pain, or just trying to get through the day without crying over a jar of pickles.
Gentle, helpful, mom-tested, spoonie-approved.
Tags: Mobility • Arthritis • Spoonie L...
The one that does the twisting for you.
Perfect for arthritis, weak grip days, and when your hands feel like betrayal.
Tags: Mobility • Arthritis • Spoonie Life • Chronic Illness • Low-Energy Tools • Parenting With Pain • Kitchen Aids • Pain Relief
Automatic Jar Opener
These come in fun colors and give you extra grip without the strain. Lightweight, cheap, and always useful.
LUTER 4pcs Multi-function Silicone Jar Opener
The weird little tool that hooks under tabs, pries open soda cans, pops jars, and acts as a lever when you have zero hand strength.
Ridiculous-looking. Extremely effective.
Introducing the Hoof Boss
For water bottles, nail-polish lids, prescription bottles, or anything too tight.
Your fingers will thank you.
Jar Opener 5-in-1 Multi Function Kit
This is the long grabber with a claw on the end.
Perfect for picking things up from the floor, reaching shelves, or pulling laundry out of the dryer when bending is a joke. Cute animals will engage your kids’ help
Pincher Pals Giraffe Toy Hand Jumbo Size
For bags, cars, bathrooms, and bedside tables — the mini version of the grabber. Truly feels like a miracle worker.
Short Reacher Grabber
Keeps joints warm, aligned, protected, and able to function on flare days.
You’ve used these — they’re amazing for typing, gripping, cooking, anything.
Best Arthritis Gloves
Turn any thin handle (toothbrush, pen, razor, utensils) into a thicker, pain-free grip.
Rubber Handle Cover
Helps you turn keys without wrist strain or finger pain. And without twisting the key off in the door.
Key Turner Aid for Arthritis - Pack of 4
Ergonomic pen / arthritis pen / pencil grips
• Makes writing/journaling/signing forms less painful.
• Look for wide, cushioned grips or an ergonomic “easy-grip” pen.
What writing utensils reduce hand aches the best?
• Brighter counters = less squinting, less fumbling, fewer “why did I just drop that?” moments.
• Especially helpful for nighttime kitchen runs or low-light prep without turning on harsh overheads.