Subscribe to our newsletter. Not a problem for most people. But for someone with severely limiting arthritis these easy tasks can become challenging and frustrating. Joint damage and pain caused by arthritis can make everyday, ordinary activities difficult to perform.
Assistive devices are available which help ease the difficulty.
The devices range from simple tools or gadgets to motorized equipment and are used to circumvent a person's limitations by either changing their environment or serving as an extension of their body. The assistive devices help with joint protection, joint preservation, energy conservation, and pain management. The ultimate goal of using assistive devices is to achieve better function and maintain independence. Devices exist which can alleviate problems with grasping, holding, dressing, reaching, carrying, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, walking, and driving. A compilation of the best online resources for assistive devices for people with disabilities follows, many offering free catalogs.