I have Arthritus in both hands and wonder how hard this is to push and empty canister.
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It's not self-propelled, so it can be a workout. You might want to look elsewhere.
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Hey Norma! The canister is very easy to empty. All you do is push a button to release it and when you have it directly over a trash can or trash bag, you just ope n the bottem and the gunk falls out. (don't do like I did and open it over your foot) With arthritis, though, I do believe the carry around canister would be a little heavy. The vacuum itself is very easy to manuever, especially with the swivel feature. I truly love this vacuum, but like I said, the detachable carry around canister would probably be a problem for you. I hope I was of some help and don't hesitate to ask other questions if you need to. Hey Norma! The canister is very easy to empty. All you do is push a button to release it and when you have it directly over a trash can or trash bag, you just ope n the bottem and the gunk falls out. (don't do like I did and open it over your foot) With arthritis, though, I do believe the carry around canister would be a little heavy. The vacuum itself is very easy to manuever, especially with the swivel feature. I truly love this vacuum, but like I said, the detachable carry around canister would probably be a problem for you. I hope I was of some help and don't hesitate to ask other... » Read More Hey Norma! The canister is very easy to empty. All you do is push a button to release it and when you have it directly over a trash can or trash bag, you just ope n the bottem and the gunk falls out. (don't do like I did and open it over your foot) With arthritis, though, I do believe the carry around canister would be a little heavy. The vacuum itself is very easy to manuever, especially with the swivel feature. I truly love this vacuum, but like I said, the detachable carry around canister would probably be a problem for you. I hope I was of some help and don't hesitate to ask other questions if you need to. « Show Less
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For me....a little more exertion than norm, but that's because I have arthritic fingers ! I think it would be easier for anyone else as it still doesn't take much effort for even me !!
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That's a really good question. For me it's really easy. I don't feel like giving too much force to push the dispenser button. But I can't say that for seniors with Parkinson's and arthritis. What you could do is to see if one of the Tevana stores has the same or similar water dispenser so that she could try on it. I would say some other appliance stores might carry this type of dispenser too.
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Buttons are Way harder than a cell phone. It does take light pressure to press the buttons. If your arthritis is fairly bad, It would be painful to push. It is just as easy to use yor knuckle to press the keypad. Maybe that would be less painful. I have Arthritis in the thumb, but my fingers are fine. If I had to push the buttons with my thumb when the pain is flairing, I would feel the twinge. Yes, there is a nag beep when done.
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It is easy to open but it might be difficult for someone with serious arthritis as it get hot and is heavy when it is full.
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I have arthritis in my wrist and can use it with no difficulty. If you can hold the jar with one hand & push the handle of the opener with the heel of your other hand, it shouldn't have to involve your thumb on that hand. My concern would be the thumb of the hand with which you are holding the jar. We find it to be a very helpful tool.
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I think it depends on how bad your arthritis is. As Kimberlee said, you must simultaneously slide a button back & lift up the entire gate. If it's hard for you to squeeze your hand/make a fist, it might be difficult for you to lift up the gate. It's not particularly heavy, but can be awkward.
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Yes! I just tried mine out last night, and I was surprised at how tough it is to push. I thought it did a pretty good job, but the jury is still out on whether or not I will keep it.
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Dear Jc:Well you do turn the device and that is not hard, I had to watch that I didn't get my fingers near the blade. You really have to turn the veggies and hold onto the device..there is a top and it says that it helps push the veggies down, but I did not find that to be true...I use it without the top...I guess with the arthritis it would be easier to use than a knife..oh by the way check out utube videos of soft yoga exercises for your arthritis..i found it very helpful to keep my joints from freezing up. good luck...
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I have no idea. But I have arthritis in both of my arms and I have no problem using it.
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Honestly, that was one of the hardest things. You need to get it mostly set then you can try a hammer, or if you have the strength just push really hard.
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Not hard! I am 5'6 and 130 pounds with not much arm muscle. I use the hand pump and It takes less than five minutes. I don't think you will have issues
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I slide four fingers on my left hand into the recess and pull to open the door. It works well for me, but I don't have arthritis.If you need to loop your fingers around a handle then this won't work for you. IF it does work for you, it's an excellent microwave!
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It has worked well for me on every can we have tried to open. My wife has arthritis and she finds it requires more effort than she can exert on larger cans.
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I'm not sure. It doesn't take particular strength, but I do need to use both hands to get it placed correctly.
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Absolutely not. I have weaker hands every day ( 50+ women can probably relate) and I was shocked at how little effort this takes! You truly hardly touch it and the juice comes pouring out.
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I don't find it difficult to release. I do not have arthritis, but I think I recall that a reviewer said it was hard to release, but I disagree.