Enterpreneur Launches Arthritically Correct (tm) Products for Elders
Professor David Demko, PhD
AgeVenture News Service
Necessity isn't just the "mother of invention", it's the driving force behind Aging America's enormous senior market. The aging process gradually robs elders of their independence. Simple tasks, such as turning a doorknob, become a major challenge. And, as the saying goes, "One man's problem is another man's opportunity." That's what prompted the creation of "Arthritically Correct", a company that sells products designed for elders with limited mobility. The special doorknob (photo), designed for easy-turning, is one example of the product line.
For those with manual dexterity problems, other common tasks such as tying shoelaces or peeling a piece of fruit can be very painful and difficult. The Arthritis Foundation estimates that nearly 43 million Americans now experience some sort of arthritis-related complication. That means millions of elderly Americans are needlessly accepting limitations, when help is only a product away.
Arthritically Correct products are part of a growing line of "ease of use" items that have been ergonomically designed to reduce or eliminate the discomfort sometimes associated with household and personal tasks.
The line is the brainchild of Frank Halstead. The product development expert came up with the idea after seeing his mother suffer through the complications of arthritis. "With products like these," Halstead says, "I hope to make living with arthritis and performing many daily functions far less painful and intimidating."
The Arthritically Correct line features more than a dozen practical products that include:
- EZ Key that adds leverage for easy opening of stubborn locks
- Elastic bands that replace shoelaces, turning a pair of shoes into slip-on loafers
- EZ Turner jar opener that effortlessly turns all sizes of lids
Additional products are demonstrated on the Internet at www.acpainfree.com.
Photo credit: Arthritically Correct (tm), San Jose, California.
David Demko reports on lifestyle issues and trends in Aging America.
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