Tips on Tremors

For people who suffer from tremors, it can be hard to hold a steady hand to complete daily activities. These tips show you simple ways to make those activities safer and easier.

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Tremors

Make Zipper Tab Easy to Pull

Put a key ring or string through the zipper tab to make it easier to zip.

Hold Food with Tongs

Tongs can help keep fruit and vegetables steady while you are cutting them.

Use Cut Resistant Gloves

Keep safe with cut resistant gloves.

Keep measuring spoon steady

Keep your arm stable by supporting it against your body when using a measuring spoon.

Safely Cut Fruits/Vegetables

Hold fruit or vegetable in place on a spiked wooden cutting board.

Sew Shirt Cuffs Shut

Sew shirt sleeve buttonhole closed and sew the button on sleeve...

Use Weights to Steady Tremors

Wearing wrist weights may help to reduce tremors.

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