Ease of Use

Ease of Use

Ease-of-Use Program

Arthritis can dramatically impact the ability of someone with arthritis to go about everyday activities. How products and packaging are designed is a significant portion of this problem, but the good news is that many products and services have the potential to make healthy, active living easier – and more accessible – for the growing number of people with arthritis.

Arthritis Society Canada created the Ease-of-Use program to encourage manufacturers to design products and packaging that are easy to use for people living with arthritis and similar disabilities, and also to make it easier for people with arthritis to find products that were designed to make it easier for them to keep on enjoying the activities that they love.

To inquire about how your products can become part of  Arthritis Society Canada Ease-of-Use program, please contact Trish Baldocchi, Pharma Partner & Program Lead.

Meet our Ease of Use Program Partners:

Home and Garden Products

Duracell Easy Tab®

Duracell EasyTab® batteries have longer tabs than ordinary hearing aid batteries, making them easier to handle. They are long lasting and colour-coded so they are easy to identify, and are available in packaging that is easy to open.

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.

Home Depot Vigoro EasyGrip 8-Pattern 15-inch Watering Wand

EasyGrip handles were created to provide a more comfortable grip, so you can get more done with ease. Adjust the water flow with a thumb control, that eliminates extra strain on your hands. The 15 inch wand makes it easy to water hanging baskets or hard to reach areas. Switch between multiple spray options to quickly go from showering a newly planted flower bed to rinsing off the deck before a summer get-together.

Home Depot Vigoro EasyGrip 8-Pattern Metal Hose Nozzle

The EasyGrip 8-Pattern Nozzle is specially designed to provide the most comfortable grip, so you can get your gardening done with ease. Multiple patterns let you water a colorful array of petunias with a gentle shower or clear off the patio with a full spray. The rear trigger and easy to operate thumb activated lock eliminates strain on your hands. Designed to be light-weight yet durable to last for years.

Health and Wellness Products

Boehringer Ingelheim SPIRIVA® RESPIMAT® (tiotropium bromide) Inhalation Spray

SPIRIVA RESPIMAT is available in the RESPIMAT inhaler, which has been certified by The Arthritis Society for Ease of Use. SPIRIVA RESPIMAT Inhalation Spray is supplied in a carton containing one SPIRIVA RESPIMAT cartridge and one SPIRIVA RESPIMAT inhaler. The SPIRIVA RESPIMAT cartridge is provided as an aluminum cylinder with a tamper protection seal on the cap. The SPIRIVA RESPIMAT cartridge is only intended for use with the SPIRIVA RESPIMAT inhaler and should not be interchanged with any other RESPIMAT device delivered product. The SPIRIVA RESPIMAT inhaler is a cylindrical shaped plastic inhalation device with a gray body and a clear base. The clear base is removed to insert the cartridge. The inhaler contains a dose indicator. The written information on the label of the gray inhaler body indicates that it is labeled for use with the SPIRIVA RESPIMAT cartridge

Boehringer Ingelheim INSPIOLTO® RESPIMAT® (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol) Inhalation Spray

INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT is available in the RESPIMAT inhaler, which has been certified by The Arthritis Society for Ease of Use. INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT Inhalation Spray is supplied in a labeled carton containing one INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT cartridge and one INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT inhaler. The INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT cartridge is provided as an aluminum cylinder with a tamper protection seal on the cap. The INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT cartridge is only intended for use with the INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT inhaler and should not be interchanged with any other RESPIMAT device delivered product. The INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT inhaler is a cylindrical shaped plastic inhalation device with a gray colored body and a clear base. The clear base is removed to insert the cartridge. The inhaler contains a dose indicator. The light green-colored cap and the written information on the label of the gray inhaler body indicate that it is labeled for use with the INSPIOLTO RESPIMAT cartridge. Please see Prescribing Information, including boxed WARNING.

Boehringer Ingelheim COMBIVENT® RESPIMAT® (ipratropium bromide and albuterol) Inhalation Spray

COMBIVENT RESPIMAT is available in the RESPIMAT inhaler, which has been certified by The Arthritis Society for Ease of Use. COMBIVENT RESPIMAT Inhalation Spray is supplied in a carton containing one COMBIVENT RESPIMAT cartridge and one COMBIVENT RESPIMAT inhaler. The COMBIVENT RESPIMAT cartridge is provided as an aluminum cylinder with a tamper protection seal on the cap. The COMBIVENT RESPIMAT cartridge is only intended for use with the COMBIVENT RESPIMAT inhaler. The COMBIVENT RESPIMAT inhaler is a cylindrical shaped plastic inhalation device with a gray colored body and a clear base. The clear base is removed to insert the cartridge. The inhaler contains a dose indicator. The orange colored cap and the written information on the label of the gray inhaler body indicate that it is labeled for use with the COMBIVENT RESPIMAT cartridge.

Fresenius Kabi Canada: IDACIO® (adalimumab injection), a biosimilar to Humira®

IDACIO® is available in a single-dose auto-injector, which has been certified by The Arthritis Society for Ease of Use. IDACIO® is supplied in a box containing two prefilled pens. Each single use, disposable auto-injector is designed to enable self-injection of an entire single dose of drug product from a pre-filled glass syringe with attached needleThe IDACIO® auto-injector is a pen-like device with a grey body, transparent syringe housing and yellow injection button. The IDACIO® auto-injector includes a needle cap and needle safety guard that extends after use. For complete information, please see the Product Monograph.

SAFE STEP Walk in Tubs

If you have problems getting in and out of a regular bathtub, a walk-in tub can be the ideal solution for you. The low step-in, wide door and many other safety features will help you enjoy a safe bath anytime you like. Safe Step Walk-In Tubs are specifically designed for Seniors and those challenged by mobility issues who are looking to bathe safely in the comfort and convenience of their own homes.