By Anna Hazard
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Arthritis is an umbrella term for a conglomeration of diseases & conditions that afflict the joints of the body. Due to its nature of inflammation of the joint, the most common arthritis symptoms are pain, stiffness, swelling, and decreased range of motion in the joint. With over 100 different varieties of arthritis, it is the leading cause of disability in America. While often associated with aging due to the proliferation of osteoarthritis, the various forms of arthritis can occur at any age through all genders & races.
Due to it's widespread occurrence, many smartphone apps have cropped up that have arthritis as their chief focus. Here are a selection of apps for both iOS & Android that are meant to help deal with arthritis & joint inflammation in general instead of focusing on one particular type (such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, the two most common varieties). Since smartphones can be easily incorporated into exercise routines & are usually carried around wherever the user may go, these particular apps tend to focus on exercise routines to help mitigate pain or otherwise act as general founts of knowledge as overall guides or by providing easy access to other references (such as arthritis magazines or video selections). Apps
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By Anna Hazard
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Easy to make do-it-yourself crafts are a common hobby for many seniors, providing entertainment as well as a good source of decorations & potential gifts at the same time. However, many crafts require at least a basic level of hand strength & dexterity to be able to accomplish the common tasks of gluing/pasting, cutting, painting, or otherwise holding a writing instrument.
For those seniors that may have arthritis, essential tremor, or other hand issues there are available a variety of more suitable art supplies. These tools tend to be advertised as ergonomic, are child appropriate, or have simple designs that are easy to use for all ages. In addition there are some art tools or add-ons (such as grips) that have been specifically designed for the use of people with hand difficulties. Below you can find a selection of widely available crafting materials & tools of various brands & manufacturers that are suitable for use by seniors & others who require more ergonomic designs. While many items are available at local grocery, household, or hobby stores, some may require purchasing from specific art & paint shops or through ableware & health businesses. Tools
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Here is the second half of Valentines styled crafts (also suitable for normal romantic decorations throughout the year) that are suitable for seniors, children, and those with arthritis or other hand dexterity or strength issues. Basic skills needed include the ability to cut, glue, or paint which can be accomplished with the help of tools such as easy action scissors, ergonomic paint brushes, and arthritis pen grips) Most crafts use a small selection of common household supplies or materials that can be easily gathered from the local grocery or craft stores.
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Here are a selection of up to 14 crafts specially tailored to help spread the love as well as brighten & decorate February 14th. Tutorials have been selected based on how easily they can be completed by those with hand dexterity or strength issues such as those associated with arthritis or essential tremor. Most crafting steps can also be completed by children (with some adult assistance in certain cases) and thus can be an activity for the whole family to enjoy together.
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