Here’s a little trick, for jars that slip Which will help you get, a sturdier grip On jars and bottles An elastic or three Can make “#46 – Elastics Aplenty?”
Category: A Rheumful of Tips
#45 – How Does It Feel? – Part 1
When doctors are trained in rheumatology, many programs offer an empathy training session which often includes a sharing session with someone who has rheumatoid arthritis. “#45 – How Does It Feel? – Part 1”
#44 – Readers’ Roundup of Resources
This seems like a good time to thank and applaud the following readers who participated in the “blogversation”! One of my objectives with this blog “#44 – Readers’ Roundup of Resources”
#43 – Bewitched Digits
Several years ago, there was a recipe in the newspaper for Witches’ Fingers, which I added to my recipe book. Now, whenever I come across “#43 – Bewitched Digits”
#42 – More than Just “Thinking Of You”
People often don’t know how to help or what to do or say when someone is going for surgery. Ask your friends, family and colleagues “#42 – More than Just “Thinking Of You””
#41 – When Three Legs Are Better Than…
… two! I often find standing still more difficult than if I were to keep moving. It is especially torturous on the feet, but can affect “#41 – When Three Legs Are Better Than…”
#40 – Feathering My Nest – Part 1
Foam. Gel. Microfibre. Duck, duck, goose. There are so many choices, and all of them promising a quick entry into dreamland. I’ve pretty much tried “#40 – Feathering My Nest – Part 1”
#39 – Thirsty Towels
Those fluffy and thick towels may be luxurious, but they’re not that much fun when you have trouble gripping. Now imagine them dripping wet and “#39 – Thirsty Towels”
#38 – Using Newtonian Law
When exercising, pay attention to how you feel afterwards. Are your joints sore for longer than two hours? If so, consider revising the intensity and “#38 – Using Newtonian Law”
#37 – How It’s Handled Makes a Difference
In an earlier post, I talked about using China mugs because they are pretty light-weight. There’s another consideration, regardless of the type of mug you get. It’s “#37 – How It’s Handled Makes a Difference”
#36 – Shopping Bag Handles
Several years ago, I received a swag bag from some event that I had attended. These shopping bag handles were tucked inside: Dependent upon the state “#36 – Shopping Bag Handles”
#35 – “How Can We …?” People
One of the banes of rheumatoid arthritis is that you are forced to do things differently because of the havoc the disease wreaks on your “#35 – “How Can We …?” People”