osteoarthritis

Grandad

I've joined this forum to get some experienced advice to help my non-pc literate 84 year old wife.

She has suffered with osteoarthritis for over 40 years and  now has severe problems with her hands.  A particular difficulty is not having the power to operate the nozzle on aerosols and I have been trying to find some sort of aid that will help with this.

So far all I can find is this Italian one https://www.ambista.com/en/other-aids/aerosol-handle-for-spray-cans-21340
Is there anything similar available a bit more locally? 

thespiceman

Hello @Grandad   Pleased to meet you welcome. Thank you for joining and sharing.

I am one of the team of community champions who guide, advise and help new members who join the forum.

In response to your question have looked at the AGEUK website something to consider.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk.

Helpline 0800 055 6112 

Might be worth a look. I know myself looking on line for simple kitchen gadgets and utensils for the disability I have.

There are so many websites. I think it is just siting down with a pen and paper. On line scrolling through the websites and searching adding in key words.

I do this quite often.

Another suggestion is to speak to The National Osteoporosis Society who also deal with Osteoarthritis as well.

Helpline 0808 800 0035

Both websites might also be useful for finding anything like support and information.  You might want to know.

I also know AMAZON could another answer maybe do know have an extensive supplier network and have a lot of aids, equipment for those with disabilities. Illness or conditions. I know because am on line all the time and found many solutions to simple tasks.

Have found for example range of cookware that is easy to lift off the stove. 

Hope that helps you. Please ask if we can help further. Pleasure to meet you.

Take care.

@thespiceman

Adam_Alumni

Hi @Grandad
I'm glad to see @thespiceman has given you some advice on this.

We also have plenty of advice and support for osteoarthritis in our discussions about Chronic pain 

I hope you find this of use.

CockneyRebel

Try ebay " aerosol triggers"

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @Grandad, and welcome!

If there's no joy with the above, it may be worth contacting Remap who make custom equipment for disabled people:

Remap
D9 Chaucer Business Park
Kemsing
Sevenoaks
Kent TN15 6YU

Tel: 01732 760209

Email: data@remap.org.uk

Grandad

Thanks everyone for the welcome and some very helpful advice.  Will follow up the suggestions as necessary.