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Hi Everyone
I am Jazz and I have a book in print about living with RA and I am due to update for the 3rd edition by mid to end January. I thought it would be good to add a new section on tips and ideas that help in everyday life. I would very much appreciate it if you could send in any ideas that you have that makes your life easier and solves an every day problem. I will start off. I find it very difficult opening and holding shampoo bottles so I use shampoo blocks and also Aussie shampoo which has an easy opening top and slimmer bottle. I also use crest toothpaste as it seems to be the only one thats easy to squeeze out! Thanks so much Jazz
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Using salt/pepper pots to sprinkle out small seeds. Using lightweight Melamine tableware. YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Thanks Julie
Never thought of that idea for seeds but they are fiddly so that idea would be useful for gardeners. I might add a bit about gardening in my work and leisure section. Melamare is good as its light weight Jazz
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hi jazz
where do you get shampoo blocks from
--i would like you find them easier to use.
opening tins i use battery operated can opener--just gently press a button and any can can be opened--no effort required on my part.
when will your book actually be published?
thanks caz
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Hi Caz
Thanks for the can opener idea I will certainly add this to my ideas as I need to get one myself! I am using a wall opener at present but it is very old and about to give up!
The shampoo blocks come from Lush and you can order online if there is not a shop in your area. The blocks last a long time providing you dont leave them where they will dissolve. My book is published and is in print now but the new edition is due out in April and I want to update it Jazz
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Hi to everyone looking for shampoo blocks - check out Sarah's web site, "so soapy" - they have things like this and all organic too.
xxxxx
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The thing I find most useful is a battery operated jar opener. It is made by one touch (who made the first widely available battery operated tin opener) I bought it from Lakeland ltd but I believe Argos now stocks them.
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Hi Jazz,
I can't do without my large handled cutlery. My finger joints are a bit hypermobile and bend backwards when I'm cutting my food - not pleasant. The cutlery makes a big differece.
Julie
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I love my nice, fat-handled electric toothbrush!! Wouldn`t be without it. Kathleen x
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Where did you get your toothbrush Kathleen? I have an electric one but it is a bit awkward to use. Kathleen Mc.
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Hi Everyone
Thank you. All good ideas and I will add them all to my new chapter. I found the "kinder" when I was looking on amazon for my internet christmas shopping. It is the new electronic way to read books and I think it will be excellent especially for reading books in bed. No strain or pain on the fingers and wrists. The wii is also going on my birthday list! Please kee pthe ideas coming it will be so useful lfor everyone Jazz
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