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Keep nails trimmed short and be careful with manicure tools
Keeping nails short reduces the risk of injury. Take extra care with manicure and pedicure instruments, whether at home or in a salon.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Choose shoes with room for swollen toes; glove up for hand work
Pick shoes that won't irritate swollen toes, and wear gloves when you're working with your hands.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Let your bigger joints do the carrying
Large joints are stronger than small ones, so use them wherever you can. A bag with a strap across your body is easier on your joints than carrying the weight in your hand.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Heat for stiffness, cold for hot swollen joints, with a towel between
Arthritis Society Canada suggests a warm shower or warm pack for pain and stiffness, but not heat on an inflamed joint. For swelling, try a cold pack; a bag of frozen vegetables…
Source: Arthritis Society Canada (2026)
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Use a rolling cart, and keep loads at waist height off the stairs
Keep heavy items at waist height when lifting or carrying them, and avoid taking them up and down stairs. A cart for moving things around helps a lot.
Source: Arthritis Society Canada (2026)
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Too sore to go out? Call or text one friend anyway
Getting out when you can is a good distraction from pain and fatigue. On days that isn't possible, call or text a friend to stay connected.
Source: Arthritis Foundation (2022)
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Mix heavy jobs with light ones
Alternate heavy or repetitive tasks with lighter ones and take breaks, so sore joints and tired muscles get a rest. When you do carry something heavy, keep it at waist height an…
Source: Arthritis Society Canada
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A buttonhook and easy fasteners for mornings
Pinching small buttons strains finger joints. A buttonhook helps, and so does choosing loose clothes with zippers or large buttons and pants with a stretch waist.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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Raise seat heights and keep a reacher where things tend to drop
Raising seat heights reduces stress on hip and knee joints, and a reacher saves bending to pick things up off the floor. Jar and tap openers help too.
Source: Arthritis Society Canada (2026)
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Build up your handles with foam tubing
Slipping a short length of foam tubing over a toothbrush, spoon or fork makes the handle thicker and eases pressure on sore hand joints. An electric toothbrush is another option.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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