Reddit mentions: The best daily living utensils & holders

I hold my yarn over my left arm, under my hand, between my middle and index fingers and over my index finger with the open end in my palm. Similar to this. That allows it to flow easier for me and I don't have to hold the pressure on the yarn with my finger and thumb. Other ideas.

You can also try something like this ... Finger Saver. This one is $2 but if you look up crochet rings there are free patterns out there, or wing it. Try using fatter yarns when your hands are particularly painful. As time goes on you can get these for your hooks ... Closed-Cell Foam Tubing for Grip Support. They're pretty standard foam rubber tubing that you can squeeze over them for easier use. I read about them many moons ago on this subreddit actually and put it in my Amazon list for when I need them.

My husband got me a gorgeous set of Addi hooks for Christmas because I apparently crochet in "knife" formation. (Didn't realize that was a thing) I've had to kind of re-do how I hold my hook and everything but it helps a little. Hope some of that is useful!

Lots of great ideas!

Favorite snacks:

Baby Carrots dipped into hummus

Almonds & Dates, I put both in a bowl and use my fingers.

My favorite is salmon on crackers. Lots of variation, but one style from Coscto is precut squares. All three of my dogs are at my side hoping for tremors! They are so helpful. Hmm.

Oh, Mr Coffee Cafe Barista Espresso Maker; espresso maker is a nice addition. I can scoop up ground coffee and hit the button with minimum fuss. Old style I kept burning my hand when steaming milk.

Don't overlook weighted utensils, if you haven't already bought them. Just the extra weight helps me control my folk.

I'll post a xpost over on /r/Parkinsons for ideas.

The hook in the picture is a 6.00mm (Which is apparently a J/10 in America) hook so in this picture https://www.amazon.com/Ableware-766900182-Closed-Cell-Support-Standard/dp/B00U7BU8DQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1542450236&sr=8-7&keywords=foam+tubing+for+utensils the foam is the red one. I’m in Australia but I can’t imagine the the foam hole sizes are too different. Plus it’s foam, it’s stretches! My first crochet blanket after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel then Rheumatoid was a 12 ply (bulky) yarn blanket and the hook was perfect. You find you just lightly grip the the hook and that’s enough to control it.

If you haven’t got any, make sure you get some rheumatoid arthritis gloves https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Rheumatoid+arthritis+gloves. I wear Imak but we don’t have much range in Aus.

If you have bad wrists these support the wrists and your hands but leave the fingers free https://www.amazon.com/Prettyia-Elastic-Support-Arthritis-Compression/dp/B07GFMXSG9/ref=sr_1_164_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541912154&sr=8-164&keywords=hand+and+wrist+compression+gloves.

I hope this helps.

It's hard to know those things until you are faced with such issues. I helped a friend's dad with parkinsons and arthritis. [This thing] (https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-Innovations-Stretching-Straining-Convenient/dp/B072J9RX5Z/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1506427668&sr=1-7&keywords=sock+aid) helped so much with socks and this thing was super useful on the go. This and this I've just seen but they look useful too. Check the reviews, they might help you know if they're worth it. So sorry you're going through such a hard time. Sending you big hugs.

Hi, I saw this comment and bought this product! I love it -thank you. I thought I would also share this:
https://www.amazon.com/Sammons-Preston-Silverware-Versatile-Malleable/dp/B079FFWMN3
since using cutlery can get painful sometimes I can slip these on and they are nicer on my hands than the harder plastic special grip cutlery.

As far as work holding, Amazon sells something like what you're describing for about $20 here

Alternatively there is a desk-top version of roughly the same thing here

Also, have you considered adding weights to your brushes? I know people with that have tremors bad enough that they have trouble using silverware. They say that weighted utensils like these make a world of difference. I imagine the same principles might apply to painting.

Also, shaky hands or no, that mini looks badass for sure. Great work :)

I use pilot v-5 roller ball click top pens (ink flows easily - no need to press), and i put foam around them so the grip is very thick. the click-top/ retractable feature is important, because it means you can put the foam low on the pen, which you can't do with a capped pen.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E6A9M8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N8LWB0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (red one fits around pen nicely, yellow can be cut and taped)

I was going through your site (awesome, btw), and saw your kettle post. You might find that a kettle tipper is easier for you, if you use it a lot like I do. I have this one built for taller kettles but there seems to be a few different models out there.

Of course now I realize you wrote that in 2013 and feel kinda silly...

Something like this might be useful

He'll need this for his soup

I'm a Right side Shoulder Disarticulation. Which means I have no Right arm at the shoulder. Cutting and slicing, washing dishes (I cheat with a dishwasher) stirring because pot or bowl moves are all difficult.

These are indispensable for me:
http://www.wrightstuff.biz/cuttingboard.html
For Big jobs:
https://www.amazon.com/Alaskan-Ulu-Legendary-Knife-Arctic/dp/B0006PILUK/ref=pd_lpo_121_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BXP1BSF2600MXDQ6HRDD
At the dinner table:
https://www.amazon.com/Duro-Med-Verti-Grip-Rocker-Knife/dp/B00IWYR0IG/ref=pd_lpo_121_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NWB6K36NSF8WNQREM4YB
For opening jars and stirring:
https://www.amazon.com/Dycem-Non-Slip-Material-Roll/dp/B01M4KKWCP

I also use Cast iron pots and pans almost exclusively because their weight allows me to stir fry and mix on the stove top without the pot spinning.

I have some food prep posts on my blog too:
https://disarmed.wordpress.com/