Helpful Kitchen Gadgets for Those with Arthritis

For people that have arthritis, the kitchen can be a hassle especially for those that love to cook. Simple tasks can seem like a chore and can be uncomfortable and painful. There are items for the kitchen that can make the life of someone with arthritis a little bit easier.

The Rotato® Express is an item that peels potatoes, fruits, and vegetables for you. You plug this gadget it, attach the item you want peeled then press the button. When the item is done being peeled, it automatically stops. The Rotato® Express also comes with two spare blades, instructions, thumb knife and AC adaptor. It is available on HarrietCarter.com and currently costs $24.98.

The Elite Cuisine 750 Watt Super Elite Mini Chopper weighs about five pounds and has a 750 watt motor. It can blend, mix, chop, puree, mince, grind and grate. It also has a safety lock switch. It is available at Target.com and is currently $29.99.

The 5-Way Opener is available through Dynamic-Living.com and currently costs $5.99. It can open bottle caps such as those found on beer bottles, can open pull tabs such as those found on cat food cans, twist top caps such as those found on soda bottles, pop-tops such as those found on soda cans, and can pop open jar lids. It is made of plastic with partially recycled materials. The handle is one inch wide and has a non-slip grip.

The Sharper Image carries the One-Touch Automatic Jar Opener that is battery operated and can store in a drawer. You place this gadget over the lid, press a button and it opens the jar.

Good Grips Utensils Set from ArthritisSupplies.com have large easy to hold handles. The handles are made from a rubber like material and has flexible ribbing. The knife has a safety grip that protects fingers from getting cut. The set comes with a teaspoon, a tablespoon, small spoon, fork, and Rocker Knife. The set is currently $39.95.

ActiveForever.com carries a push/pull helper that allows for the push or pull of oven racks or hot dishes. It is a flat wooden stick with triangular notches and is 12 inches in length. The price is currently $8.50. ActiveForever.com also carries Twixit Bag Clips as an alternative to use instead of twist ties. These clips are able to open and close with one hand. Each package contains two clips that are 5 1/4" lengths, four clips that are 4 1/2" lengths, and six clips that are 2 1/4" lengths. Each package is currently $6.95.

Having arthritis doesn't mean your life stops. You are still able to enjoy time in the kitchen with some help from gadgets that will make doing things a bit easier.