{"id":3222,"date":"2021-10-11T15:48:50","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T15:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flexiseq.com\/?p=3222"},"modified":"2024-10-26T15:48:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T15:48:20","slug":"top-10-arthritis-life-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flexiseq.com\/blogs\/live-better-guides\/top-10-arthritis-life-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Arthritis Life Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
It\u2019s no secret that living with arthritis can make everyday tasks more challenging, even if your pain is considered \u2018mild\u2019. Being told you have arthritis can be scary, but there are a lot of small life hacks you can use to make your life easier. From handy gadgets that help around the kitchen to tips on how to manage pain, read on for our 10 arthritis life hacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small changes can make a big difference! It\u2019s important that the things you need in your kitchen are easily accessible, so make sure your daily utensils are on the counter or in an easy-to-reach location. If you find you\u2019re spending too much time searching for your measuring cups or spoons, why not invest in a magnetic set? They will stack together for easy access and storage. Easy-grip bottle openers are a great option if you find it hard to open your bottles. <\/p>\n
If you\u2019re struggling to open tins in the kitchen, why not invest in an electric tin opener which can do the twisting for you? Standing around a lot can be challenging when you have arthritis, so why not get yourself a stool or chair for your kitchen so you can relax while waiting for the water to boil.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s worth investing in lightweight cookware and cups with large handles that make them easier to hold. You can also find pots with two handles to distribute the weight better, so you\u2019re not putting extra pressure on yourself. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
If cutting and chopping is putting you off your dinner, you can find pre-cut veg, ready grated cheese and similarly prepared items in your local shop. You may also find that kitchen scissors are easier (and safer!) to chop your veg than knives.<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
Slow cookers can take a lot of the strain out of cooking because you just pop your food in and leave it for a few hours – which means no stirring or stress! Cooking in bulk and keeping leftovers can also save you the trouble of cooking when you\u2019re having a flair up – and it\u2019s cheaper than takeaways!<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
No one likes washing up, but there are things you can do to make it easier on yourself. Using baking paper or tin foil to line your baking trays means you don\u2019t have to clean them afterwards – just dispose of the lining and then you\u2019re done! <\/p>\n
You can also soak your crockery after using it to make the clean up easier, and you may find using a dishwasher easier than cleaning by hand.<\/p>\n
It may not be the most eco-friendly option, but some people use disposable paper plates to avoid washing up altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n