Kitchen gadgets for those with limited mobility, arthritis, limited hand strength. I realize I’m probably late with this post as far as gift giving goes, but here are the things that really help me in the kitchen when I have an RA Flareup. Maybe you can use the gift cards Santa gives you to make life easier for yourself in the kitchen.
If you know someone who has limited hand/arm strength, has swollen fingers, can’t make “twisty” motions, doesn’t have much finger strength, or is limited in their ability to stand for long periods of time, these kitchen gadgets might be helpful.
Disclaimer: All of these are based on what works for ME. I am not qualified to speak as someone who understands anything about Disability Standards.
COOKING GADGETS
Instant Pot Mini Duo, or Instant pot 6 quarts, or Instant Pot 8 Quarts
- Fast, hands-off cooking and my favorite cooking gadget of all.
- If you’re looking for Instant Pot accessories, check out My Store that only contains items I’ve personally tried and liked.
Air Fryer:
- Fast, hands-off cooking and I do LOVE mine.
Smoker:
- Slow but hands-off, and relatively idiot proof. Throw in a piece of meat and a few wood chips–delicious meal ready.
Vitamix:
- Relatively light jars, buttons easy, pulverizes everything
GRIND & CRUSH
Pepper Grinder:
- No button to push, works on gravity alone
Spice and Coffee Grinder:
- No need for a mortar and pestle with this at hand
Masala Dabba
- Keeps me from having to chase several spice bottles and open each one individually.
OPEN CANS AND BOTTLES
BEST can opener ever:
- Fast cooking, no babysitting
Under counter jar opener:
- I hate having to ask for help opening things, and with this one, I don’t have to ask for help much
Lid grippers/Bottle openers:
- So handy for drink bottles, and thin. I carry one in my purse at all times. Handy when I’m flying and getting drinks at the airport.
Immersion Blender
- It does have a button to push but it’s lighter than some of the others on the market.
Whipped cream dispenser:
- Works in half a jiffy with no whipping whatsoever required
CHOP, DICE, & SLICE
Pull Chop:
- I was worried you’d need a lot of hand strength for this but I don’t.
Dicer Chopper:
- Best way ever to make evenly diced salsa. I also use it for Cucumber koshimbir a lot.
Easy julienne peeler:
- No need to twisting-wrist movements
Sharp Knives:
- I know, I know. Expensive. SO. WORTH. IT. These will be the last knives you ever buy.
MISCEllANEOUS:
Grill Armor Gloves:
- They allow me to use my whole hand to grip and lift hot items.
Arthritis Compression Gloves
- I have definitely had these save me for months on end. I lived in these during flareups. They really help with the pain.
