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Arthritis Friendly Products

Arthritis Friendly Products

Arthritis Friendly Products

Have you ever ached to find products that would make your life easier? Or products that are easy-to-open or designed to be comfortable and effective?

Our goal is to encourage manufacturers to design arthritis friendly products and packaging, and to provide them with an Arthritis Friendly logo so Canadians know these products will help them. In order to ensure products will be of benefit to consumers, companies must submit their product(s) for evaluation at an independent third-party research organization, and receive a passing grade.

The Program

The Arthritis Society is proud to be able to recognize manufacturers that have designed products that are easy to use for people living with arthritis. Listed below are the products that have received an independent and favourable review. The products have been commended by The Arthritis Society and deemed "Arthritis Friendly". Organizations that wish to submit their product for consideration and review, should review the application process before contacting The Arthritis Society at arthritisfriendly@arthritis.ca.

Index

(Below listed in alphabetical order.)

Apothecary Products - Push Button Pill Reminders

These push button pill boxes make taking your medication easier then ever before. Simply push down on the tabs to open the medication compartments. Ideal for people with arthritis and dexterity issues. Pill boxes answer the question "Did I or did I not take my medications today" and make managing prescriptions much easier. Available in multiple sizes and configurations for all types of medication regimens.

For more information, please view their website: http://www.apothecaryproducts.com

Duracell® EasyTab® Batteries

Duracell EasyTab batteries have longer tabs than ordinary hearing aid batteries, making them easier to handle. They last up to 15% longer*, are colour-coded so they are easy to identify, and are available in packaging that is easy to open.
*vs previous Duracell hearing aid batteries

Fiskars PowerGear®

Fiskars PowerGear pruners, loppers and hedge shears use a patented gear design to provide the user with an additional mechanical advantage. The unique gear system maximizes leverage through the centre of the branch, where friction resistance is greatest, and reduces cutting effort, strain and fatigue. Fiskars PowerGear products have earned The Arthritis Society's Arthritis Friendly logo, and will help gardeners with arthritis enjoy their favourite hobby. Click here to find out more from Fiskars about their PowerGear products. 

Flexon Guard-n-Grip

Flexon's patented Guard-N-Grip plastic connector is designed to tighten and remove any garden hose to outside faucets with little effort.   This original leak proof connection is easy to use and eliminates the use of a wrench or other tools. Designed for all ages, The Guard-N-Grip is a helpful tool that minimizes the strain of outside chores.

NASONEX®Nasal Spray
NASONEX was the first nasal corticosteroid for use in allergies to receive The Arthritis Society's Arthritis Friendly designation for its device. The device is very simple for people with arthritis to open, close and spray. With over 9 million patient-years of experience, NASONEX has become the #1 prescribed nasal corticosteroid in Canada. It provides relief from the annoying and painful symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies, like congestion, sneezing and runny nose. It is also approved for the treatment of acute sinusitis (as an adjunct to antibiotics) as well as for nasal polyps. NASONEX is available only by prescription, so ask your doctor if it may be right for you.

RUB A535 Products
Extra Strength Arthritis Roll-On Lotion
Extra Strength Arthritis Roll-on is an effective topical pain reliever specifically designed for people with arthritis pain. This new formula combines three
proven active ingredients – capsaicin, triethanolamine salicylate and menthol to help reduce the pain of muscle and joint flare-ups.



Natural Source Capsaicin Cream
Arthritis Natural Source Capsaicin Cream has been specially developed to
help reduce everyday arthritis pain. This new formula contains the proven pain reliever capsaicin and four effective skin moisturizers and conditioners glucosamine, chondroitin, aloe vera and vitamin E.

Premier Care Bathing

As the market leaders in walk in baths, Premier Care In Bathing started as a family owned company in 1985 with the goal of making bathing safer and more independent for senior citizens, elderly and people with disabilities.

Premier Care in Bathing has transformed thousands of bathrooms to enable people to regain and retain their independence. With an ever increasing range of walk in bath tubs, Premier Care is able to accommodate almost all situations and needs for the elderly, disabled, handicapped and safety conscious bather.

Premier Care's complete servicemeans that everything from selecting the perfect walk in tub for your home to design and installation is all taken care of. Once you have placed an order you can rest assured that everything will be coordinated without fuss on your behalf. Simply select a convenient date, and Premier Care's highly skilled installers will transform your bathroom into an oasis of pleasure.

Premier Care is proud to stand firm on a commitment to Quality, Customer Service and manufacturing the Best Walk In Tub Money Can Buy. If you are looking for the best, highest quality, most reliable walk-in bath that's Made by Hand in the USA, there's only one place to turn to: Premier Care in Bathing!

Call Premier Care in Bathing Now (1-877-345-3430) to receive a Free Brochure and learn how you can Transform your Bathroom and Transform your Life!

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Here are three of their products:

Easy Bathe Walk in Bath
The Easy-Bathe is the beginning of your independence and an evolution in comfort--versatile enough to be installed in nearly any space with twice the bathing depth of a traditional bathtub.

Sanctuary Walk in Bath Tub
Side Opening Door As our most popular bath, the Sanctuary is the ideal replacement for your conventional bathtub.


 

The Inspire Shower System
The ultimate in Barrier Free, Ultra Low Entry showers, giving you elegance and custom support.

The high quality tempered glass Accessibility Screens can be opened separately and folded back to allow easy access. The sturdy, padded chair with arm rests can be folded to provide additional room. Dual shower heads offer the convenience of a fixed or hand held shower.

Tempur-Pedic® Mattresses and Pillows

Many Tempur-Pedic mattresses and several pillows have received the Arthritis Friendly designation.
The TEMPUR® Difference: Pressure on your body causes pain, which in turn causes you to constantly adjust your position – hence your nightly tossing and turning. TEMPUR® has the unique ability to support and distribute your body weight evenly across the surface of the mattress, effectively relieving pressure points, preventing pain and greatly reducing the need to toss and turn. TEMPUR absorbs sleep disrupting motion, providing individual sleeping surfaces, so you and your partner can sleep comfortably.
Tempur-Pedic® Mattresses™ never need to be turned or flipped. Mattress covers are naturally treated to be resistant to dust mites and other household allergens, and are zippered on all four sides for easy removal and washing.
TEMPUR's unique formula has never been successfully duplicated. While some components may be similar, no other manufacturer has recreated the unique properties of the TEMPUR material. TEMPUR is a material like no other!

For more information visit www.tempurpedic.ca; find a dealer or call Toll Free 1-800-887-4321.

The TEMPUR® Collection featuring a TEMPUR® Comfort Layer
TEMPUR® pressure relieving material, conforms to your exact shape, virtually eliminates the painful pressure points that cause you to toss and turn and absorbs any sleep disrupting movements of your partner.

  • The BellaFinaBed by Tempur-Pedic™
    The BellaFinaBed by Tempur-Pedic™ combines our proprietary TEMPUR® material with our innovative TEMPUR-Flex™ Latex Dynamic Support Technology. Two layers of authentic TEMPUR material gently conform to your body, relieving pressure and providing comfort, while the new TEMPUR-Flex™ interacts with the TEMPUR material to provide a unique and buoyant sleep experience.

  • TEMPUR®-Contour Signature
    The TEMPUR®-Contour Signature provides a perfect pairing of contouring support and comfort. Combines our famous Tempur-Pedic support with a thick TEMPUR Comfort Layer for proper alignment and truly restful sleep.

  • TEMPUR®-Contour Select
    The TEMPUR®-Contour Select offers the perfect mix of comfort and support, and delivers proper alignment that allows you to fully relax. It's the deeply restful night's sleep that's destined to make this bed a classic.

  • TEMPUR®-Contour
    The basic choice for a great night's sleep. The TEMPUR®-Contour provides a firm feel with support that lightly contours to your body, letting you relax completely and sleep deeply.

  • The AdvantageBed by Tempur-Pedic™
    The AdvantageBed by Tempur-Pedic™ continues our tradition of providing pressure-relieving comfort and therapeutic support as the clearly superior alternative to conventional innerspring mattresses.

The TEMPUR-HD® Collection featuring a TEMPUR-HD® Comfort Layer
With more TEMPUR® cells across the surface, TEMPUR-HD® conforms to your entire body, providing peak pressure-relieving comfort, therapeutic support and luxurious, deep sleep.

  • The RhapsodyBed by Tempur-Pedic™
    o Soothing comfort, unrivaled support. A masterful composition of technology and comfort, The RhapsodyBed by Tempur-Pedic™ features our new TEMPUR-HD® Comfort Layer. This reformulated, higher density version of our proprietary TEMPUR® material mattress provides unmatched pressure-relieving comfort and body-conforming support.

The TEMPUR-ES™ Collection featuring a TEMPUR-ESComfort Layer
TEMPUR-ES™, our softest TEMPUR® material formulation, delivers an innovative balance of pillowy comfort, pressure-relief and more responsive support. You get the soft feel you want plus the benefits and durability you expect from Tempur-Pedic®.

  • TEMPUR-Cloud® Luxe
    With the most TEMPUR-ES® of any mattress, the TEMPUR-Cloud® Luxe combines a pillow-top feel with the unparalleled pressure-relieving support of TEMPUR-HD®. Experience the height of luxury by enveloping yourself in the ultimate softness and superior support of the new TEMPUR-Cloud Luxe.

  • TEMPUR®-Supreme™
    The TEMPUR®-Supreme™ features an extra thick layer of our new TEMPUR-ES™ material to create the softest, most responsive sleep surface we've ever made. Cushion yourself in pillowy comfort while the TEMPUR Support Layer conforms to and supports your body in perfect spinal alignment.

  • TEMPUR®-Cloud™ ES
    The new TEMPUR®-Cloud™ ES provides the perfect balance of the plush comfort you desire and the healthy support you need. Featuring a top layer of TEMPUR-ES™ – our latest breakthrough advancement in our collection of proprietary TEMPUR material formulations, providing soft, contouring support for your entire body.

Tempur-Pedic® Pillows

  • The SymphonyPillow by Tempur-Pedic™
    Our new, softer formulated TEMPUR® material harmonizes perfectly with the unique dual-sided design of the SymphonyPillow by Tempur-Pedic™ to provide a slightly softer, yet supportive pillow to fit any sleeping position.

Tylenol Easy-to-Open Cap

The easy-to-open cap found on Tylenol Extra Strength and Arthritis Pain bottles has been commended by The Arthritis Society for packaging. With its larger bottle, large ridged cap designed to open with just a quarter turn and no outer packaging, this is an easy to use product for people with arthritis and is arthritis friendly.


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This page was last reviewed/updated on : 07/23/2008