Jar and bottle opener suitable for people with weak hands

Jar and bottle opener that can work for people with extremely impaired hand function

Description
A flexible stainless steel band sits in an easy-grip handle. A screw in the handle adjusts the length. Place the band over the lid, tighten the band and twist the handle. The lid opener can be used for all lids from 2 - 11 cm in diameter.

Model: Strongboy opener

Authors comments
Susanne can use the jar and bottle opener to open a screw-top jar by herself when necessary.

Purchased from
For example www.aidacare.com.au/hr/products.aspx (last checked May 2011)

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2009

Categories for this tip
carrying, moving and handling objects » opening/closing, household tasks » preparing meals, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C5-6, ASIA A, B).