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Ease-of-Use
user-friendly products and packaging
www.arthritis.org
About This Program
Have you ever ached to find easy-to-open packages or bottles? Utensils and
tools designed to be comfortable as well as easy to use and effective?
The Arthritis Foundation created a program to encourage manufacturers to
design with “Ease-of-Use” in mind. Listed below are some of the products
and packaging that have been submitted for review to an independent panel
of people with arthritis and health professionals, and have received a favorable review for Ease-ofUse. These products carry the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation Logo. (The makers of
these products make an annual contribution to the Arthritis Foundation in support of our mission.)
The following are listed in alphabetical order by product:
Advil Easy Open
Arthritis Cap
1-Clic® Packaging
System from Rexam
In recognition of its inventive
packaging design for
pharmaceutical vials, Rexam
has received an Ease-of-Use
Commendation for its 1-Clic
Packaging System. The name
1-Clic comes from the design
of the easy-open reversible
closure which provides a single audible “click” to indicate the
closure has been secured correctly – a feature that encourages
consistent and proper use. The closure can be used in a childresistant or non-child-resistant position, a feature seniors and
arthritic patients value. Ask your pharmacist to fill your next
prescription in a 1-Clic vial from Rexam.
For more information, questions, or comments call the
Rexam Prescription Products Customer Care Center at
1-800-321-3391, or visit our website at www.rexam.com
or e-mail us at [email protected].
ACCU-CHEK
Aviva System
®
The ACCU-CHEK Aviva system is the
first meter-strip combination to receive
the ease-of-use commendation. It is
designed to fill quickly with a tiny drop
and test right the first time to avoid
painful resticking.1 The ACCU-CHEK
Aviva meter: the easy-grip meter with
the easy-handle strips.
Find out more at accu-chek.com, or call 800-858-8072.
ACCU-CHEK and ACCU-CHEK AVIVA are trademarks of Roche.
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ACCU-CHEK Compact
Drum of Test Strips
For tests at home or on the go,
nothing gives you all-in-one
convenience like the ACCU-CHEK
Compact Plus system. A drum of
17 preloaded strips fits inside the
meter. ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus
system: no more struggling with
individual strips.
Find out more at accu-chek.
com, or call 800-858-8072. ACCU-CHEK and ACCU-CHEK
COMPACT are trademarks of Roche.
Advil has received an
Ease-of-Use Commendation
for its easy open cap currently used on the 165-count bottles
of tablets, caplets and gelcaplets.
Advil is a product of Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, a
division of American Home Products Corporation located
at 5 Giralda Farms, Madison, NJ 07940. Call 888-797-5638
for questions or comments about this product.
Aleve Easy Open
Arthritis Cap
The Aleve Easy Open Arthritis
Cap has received an Ease-ofUse Commendation. With its
ribbed cap and easy-to-grasp
oval shape and size, the Aleve
bottle requires minimal grip strength and motion in the hands.
Aleve with the Easy Open Arthritis Cap is a product of Bayer
Consumer Care Division, 36 Columbia Road, Morristown,
NJ 07962. For more information, call the Aleve toll-free
information number at 800-395-0689.
BenGay Fliptop Cap
BenGay®, a topical analgesic
cream, has received an
Ease-of-Use Commendation for its easy-to-open flip-top cap.
BenGay is a product of Pfizer Consumer.
Pfizer Consumer is located at 201 Tabor Road, Morris Plains,
NJ 07950. Call 800-723-7529 with questions and comments
about this product.
BIONIC Gloves
Gardening Gloves
Designed by a renowned
Orthopedic Hand Surgeon
for gardening, the Bionic
glove has received an
Ease-of-Use Commendation
for its ability to assist in
reducing hand fatigue, while
helping to maintain grip
strength.
The anatomically positioned palm pads support the hands
natural closure and provide protection against development of
calluses and or blisters.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
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Rose Gloves
The Bionic Rose gloves have all the
technology of the Bionic Gardening
gloves but feature extra-long
gauntlets made of Tough-Ex™
material that not only helps protect
your forearms against thorns,
but are also very lightweight and
flexible to meet the extreme needs
of rose gardeners. Padding on the
palm, thumb and fingers also help reduce blisters. Motion
zones over the knuckles and web zones between the fingers
increase dexterity while allowing your hands to breathe. The
quality kidskin leather is machine washable.
Golf Gloves
The same great advanced,
patented technology that
is sewn into the gardening
gloves. The golf glove improves
your grip thus allowing you
a better feel with the club. In
independent tests, these gloves were shown to help reduces
spin off the clubface, causing the ball to travel straighter.
Silver Series Gloves
The new Silver Series Gloves are the
latest in the line of patented Bionic
products designed to provide comfort
for golfers with hand pain. The gloves
are sold as a pair, because research
has shown that golfers with hand
problems experience just as much
pain in their follow-through hand as
they do with their lead hand. Bionic
Gloves are the ONLY gloves designed
by an orthopedic hand surgeon.
The Silver Gloves have a third row of anatomical thumb
and finger pads to assist in a light, yet firm grip on the club.
The wristband adds additional support especially at the base of
the thumb where most golfers feel pain. Thin skin, oversized
motion zones provide warmth to enlarged joints. The large
magnetic ballmarker on the wrist makes it easer to remove and
replace. Available in both men’s and women’s sizes.
Bionic™ is a division of Hillerich & Bradsby Company,
makers of the world famous Louisville Slugger. They are
located at 800 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Call 1-877-524-6642 to order, have questions answered
or comments registered, or visit our Web site
www.bionicgloves.com.
Your hands are the most precious tool you own.™
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Braun Shavers
Contour Series
Adjusts to your face for a close and
comfortable shave.
Contour Series has Braun’s unique
Contour Hugging Head that
automatically adjusts to every contour
of your face for a close and comfortable
shave without any effort. The shaver
has been designed for a perfect grip for
better handling while shaving.
Contour Series shaver comes with Smart Foil™ whose unique
foil pattern captures hairs growing from different directions for
a closer shave in fewer strokes. The automatic Clean&Renew™
system cleans the shaver head in alcohol for optimal hygiene
and less irritation on the skin. It keeps it feeling like a new
shaver everyday.
Get more information at http://www.braun.com/na.html.
360Complete
For a precise and powerful shave.
Captures the hairs often left behind.
The sleek 360Complete is the first dry
shaver with Gillette expertise. It features
the patented Power-Comb and Gillette
Blade Technologies that lift missed hairs
that lie flat to the skin and cut hair close in
a single stroke for a hassle-free close and
comfortable shave any day of the week.
Micro oscillations from the active head provide comfort and
smoother gliding for a closer shave in sensitive areas like the
neck. And the Clean&Renew System automatically cleans,
lubricates, dries and charges the shaver to keep it feeling like
new everyday.
Get more information at http://www.braun.com/na.html.
Pulsonic
Our closest most comfortable
shave ever
With Pulsonic, Braun is introducing
the next generation in premium
shavers. It’s a world’s first shaver powered by unique sonic pulses.
Pulsonic Technology creates over
10,000 micro-vibrations per minute
that help to expose and shave more
hair with every stroke. For Braun’s
most thorough and comfortable
shave ever.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
It features a Sensitive Flexing Head that pivots and flexes for
maximum facial conformity. It has 2x the pivoting angle, is
3x more sensitive, and has 6x the flexing action of other
Braun shavers.
Comes with the Clean&Renew System that automatically
cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the shaver to keep it
feeling like new everyday. It features a FastClean mode
(only for 9595 model) to clean the shaver in only 25 seconds.
Get more information at http://www.braun.com/na.html.
Breeze Meters
Breeze Meter
The BREEZE meter from Bayer
is the first blood glucose
meter to earn the ease of use
commendation from the Arthritis
Foundation. The Breeze meter
helps make monitoring easier for
people with diabetes. The meter
is designed to fit comfortably in
your hand. It uses a unique 10test disc that eliminates the need
to load, unload and handle tiny test strips, which often can
be a challenge for people with arthritis who test their blood
regularly. There is also no coding required with the Breeze
system, which means fewer steps in the testing process, and
also helps ensure accurate readings. Easy Accuracy. The
Breeze meter from Bayer. For additional information on
Breeze, visit www.bayerdiabetes.com/us.
Breeze2 Meter
The BREEZE2 meter from
Bayer earned the ease of use
commendation from the Arthritis
Foundation. The Breeze meter helps
make monitoring easier for people
with diabetes. The Breeze2 meter
now uses a small one microliter
sample size and gives results in just 5
seconds. It uses a unique 10-test disc
that eliminates the need to load, unload and handle tiny test
strips, which often can be a challenge for people with arthritis
who test their blood regularly. There is also no coding required
with the Breeze system, which means fewer steps in the
testing process, and also helps ensure accurate readings. Easy
Accuracy. For additional information on Breeze2, visit www.
bayerdiabetes.com/us.
Cardinal Binders
Easy Open™ Binders
“Finger friendly” EasyOpen® binders
have received an Ease-of-Use
Commendation. The binders require
only minimal finger pressure to
open or close, and will not pinch
fingers accidentally caught in rings.
Locking round or D-rings engage
automatically with no extra effort
needed. Easy one trigger, one hand
operation.
For more information, visit www.FingerFriendly.com.
SpineVue® Binders
The fact that one letter-size sheet
of paper slides easily into the wraparound pocket on a SpineVue® cover
and instantly labels all three binder
sides, has earned SpineVue binders
an Ease of Use commendation. Using
SpineVue binders eliminates the
tedious task of cutting skinny strips
of paper and fumbling to load them
into narrow spine pockets as required
with typical overlay binders. To see a demo or for more
information, visit www.SpineVue.com.
EasyOpen and SpineVue Binders are products of Cardinal
Brands, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Castiva™
Castiva™, a topical analgesic
lotion, has received an Ease-of-Use
Commendation for its easy-to-use
flip-top cap.
Castiva’s™ natural castor oil base
uses the latest in technology to
allow the menthol and methyl
salicylate in Castiva™ Cooling lotion and the capsaicin in
Castiva™ Warming lotion to penetrate deeply, promoting fast
acting, temporary relief of arthritis pain. Simply put, rather
than lying on top of the skin, Castiva’s™ technology helps the
medicine get down into the skin.
Castiva™ is a product of Humco. Humco, is located at
7400 Alumax Drive, Texarkana, Texas 75501. For more
information please visit www.castivabrands.com or call
800-662-3435, ext 624 with questions and comments
about this product.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
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Diamond Cabinets
Diamond ® Logix™ Segmented
Super Susana
The Diamond® Logix™ Segmented Super
Susan combines ease and style with
features that fit any kitchen storage
area. The Segmented Super Susan helps
you see things better so you can get
to them easier. The fully extendable
sections make kitchen storage a snap.
With this cabinet, you’ll always see and
easily reach what you’re looking for.
It’s available as a corner base 36-inch
cabinet. The accessible nature of this cabinet brings products to
the user, cutting down on the bending, kneeling and reaching
that may adversely impact someone with arthritis.
For additional information on Diamond Cabinets, visit
www.diamondcabinets.com.
Diamond® Logix™ Vanity Linen
Closet Cabinet
The Diamond® Logix™ & Vanity Linen
Closet Cabinets provide easy, convenient
storage and access to everything a
person with arthritis might need. There
is no space you can’t see, thanks to a
removable hamper, wire door racks and
reduced shelf depth. The adjustable
shelves go to great heights to create more
space for more important things, and the
five-inch deep door racks swing out for even easier access.
For additional information on Diamond Cabinets, visit
www.diamondcabinets.com.
Diamond® Logix™ Two-Drawer Base with
Sliding Shelf, Pegged Dish
Organizer and Pantry Topper
with Rollouts
This combination cabinet from
Diamond® Logix™ features a multitude
of helpful, fully accessible drawers and
trays to increase your organization.
The Two-Drawer Base cabinet, with
its sliding shelf, allows you to bring
items directly to you. The removable
pegboard insert with posts in the Pegged Dish Organizer
drawer creates a space fitted perfectly for each dish while
making it easier to lift plates up instead of straining over
head to bring plates down from an upper cabinet. The Pantry
Topper’s fully extendable rollout shelves keep everything in
plain view at a reasonable height.
Diamond® Logix™
36 Inch SuperCabinet™
with Rollouts and
Pullouts
Configured to provide the most
versatility for the widest variety
of users, the Diamond® Logix™ SuperCabinet™ offers optimal
storage and ease-of-use. Featuring three large extension rollout trays, generous dual storage and two wire pull-out baskets,
it allows you to store and access just about anything with ease.
Every item is within reach – no more kneeling, bending or
searching around for hidden objects.
For additional information on Diamond Cabinets, visit
www.diamondcabinets.com.
Diamond® Logix™ Wall
Easy Access Storage Cabinet
The Diamond® Logix™ Wall Easy Access
Storage Cabinet is designed to make
storage – and finding those items
you stored – easier than ever. Aimed
at making life in the kitchen less
cluttered and stressful, the eye-level
cabinet features adjustable, recessed
shelving and door racks, helping to
optimize storage and improve accessibility, especially for those
individuals who have arthritis.
For additional information on Diamond Cabinets, visit
www.diamondcabinets.com.
Duracell® With EasyTab®
Hearing Aid Batteries
The Arthritis Foundation® has
recognized Duracell EasyTab easy-tochange battery design as a product
innovation that improves the quality
of life for people with arthritis.
Having extra-long tabs makes the
batteries easier to remove from the
package, easier to hold, and easier to insert into your hearing aid.
With longer tabs than ordinary hearing aid batteries and a
compact, lightweight case, Duracell has made the entire
process of replacing hearing aid batteries easier than ever!
Duracell with EasyTab is available for hearing aid battery sizes
10, 13, 312, and 675.
To learn more, please visit our Web site at http://www.
DuracellEasyTab.com/ or call toll-free at 1-800-551-2355.
For additional information on Diamond Cabinets, visit
www.diamondcabinets.com.
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For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
ENBREL® (etanercept)
Administration Options
Folgers AromaSeal™ Canister
The Folgers© AromaSeal™ Canister has
received the Ease-of-Use Commendation for
its unique and convenient features that help
preserve Folgers’ fresh Mountain Grown®
aroma:
Patients who are ready for ENBREL
have 3 flexible administration
options for injecting.
• 50 mg/mL prefilled syringe
• 50 mg/mL ENBREL® SureClickTM autoinjector
• 25 mg multi-use vial
All 3 administration options for ENBREL have received an
Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation.
ENBREL is manufactured by Immunex Corporation and
marketed by Amgen and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. For
more information, visit www.enbrel.com or call toll-free,
1-888-4ENBREL (1-888-436-2735). Amgen is located at One
Amgen Center Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799. Wyeth
Pharmaceuticals is located at 500 Arcola Road, Collegeville,
PA 19426.
Fiskars PowerGear® Garden Tools
Fiskars® Brands has received the Ease-of-Use
Commendation for their PowerGear® line of
Garden Tools. These revolutionary tools use gears
to increase your cutting power. The ergonomic
handle designs also make these tools easier
to use. Fiskars offers its PowerGear technology
in multiple pruner, lopper, and hedge shear
products to fit all your gardening needs.
PowerGear tools are products of Fiskars
Garden and Outdoor Living, located at 780
Carolina Street, Sauk City, WI 53583. Please
call us at 800-500-4849 for questions or comments about
our us or our products.
Flexon® Guard-N-Grip
Hose Connector
Flexon’s patented Guard-NGrip connector offers maximum
connectivity with minimal
connecting effort. This unique and innovative hose connector
provides a leak-proof connection to any outdoor faucet or
spigot and is just as easy to remove as it is to attach. Designed
with ease-of-use in mind, the Guard-N-Grip connector
eliminates any need to use a wrench to connect the hose to
the faucet. The Guard-N-Grip connector is designed for anyone
to use regardless of age or physical strength.
• A convenient handle that’s easy to hold.
• An inner seal that peels away easily and eliminates
the need for a can opener.
• A snap-tight lid that helps seal air out and seals aroma in.
• Designed to help seal in freshness, the canister is also
lightweight and stackable
The AromaSeal™ Canister is a product of The Folger Coffee
Company, Cincinnati, OH 45202. For more information, visit
www.folgers.com.
GearWrench® X-BEAM™
The revolutionary GearWrench®
X-BEAM™ ratcheting wrench increases
user comfort and control without
compromising access to tight spaces
or strength and is the first hand tool to
ever receive the Arthritis Foundation’s
Ease-of-Use Commendation. Through
a unique forging process, the X-BEAM™
handle design features one end at a
90-degree angle from the other. This
allows up to 500 percent more hand contact area compared to
traditional wrenches and dramatically increases user comfort
when used to tighten or loosen fasteners.
Additional information about the entire GearWrench®
product line is available online at www.gearwrench.com.
GearWrench® is a premier professional hand tool brand from
Danaher Tool Group, also manufacturers of Craftsman®, NAPA®,
Kobalt®, Allen, KD Tools®, & Armstrong® branded mechanics
hand tools. Danaher, a diversified technology leader, designs,
manufactures and markets innovative products and services
with strong brand names and significant market positions.
Additional information about Danaher and its Tools Division
is available online at www.danaher.com.
For more information visit www.flexonhose.com.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
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Healthpoint Spray Emulsion
Grabber Warmers
Several products from Grabber®
Warmers and Heat Treat® Personal
Heating Pads have received an
Ease-of-Use Commendation.
Experience soothing warmth and
pain relief
with our air-activated warming
products. Just open the package
and expose the warmer to air to
generate long-lasting warmth for
hands, feet, and body. Grabber products are pre-mixed, so
no shaking or kneading is necessary. The Personal Heating
Pads, with peel-n-stick adhesive, attach to clothing and help
soothe aches and pains.
Grabber Warmers and Personal Heating Pads are
distributed by GRABBER, 4600 Danvers Dr S.E., Grand
Rapids, MI 49512. For information, call 800-423-1233
or visit www.warmers.com.
ACCUZYME SE and PANAFIL SE
have received an Ease-of-Use
Commendation, recognizing the new
delivery form with its user-friendly
design. ACCUZYME SE and PANAFIL SE
are the first wound care treatments to
receive this commendation from the
Arthritis Foundation. The medications
are easy to dispense and control and are an appropriate choice
for clinicians, caregivers, and patients with arthritis.
Healthpoint is located at 3909 Hulen Street, Fort Worth, Texas
76107. For more information, visit www.healthpoint.com or call
Healthpoint at 1-800 441-8227.
Hefty OneZip
Hefty OneZip food storage bags
have received an Ease-of-Use
Commendation for their OneZip
slider, which provides an easyto-use, reliable and secure closure. The storage and freezer bags
come in quart and gallon sizes.
Hefty OneZip food storage bags are made by Pactiv
Corporation, 1900 West Field Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045. For
more information, call 888-828-2850.
Putting Products to the Test
Tucked away in a nondescript building on the Georgia
Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) campus in Atlanta
is a unique lab whose scientists’ sole purpose is to analyze
the interface of man and machine. This electronic systems
laboratory, the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), is
where the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease-of-Use Commendation Program tests products.
The Arthritis Foundation created the Ease-of-Use Commendation Program to encourage manufacturers to design
user-friendly products and packaging that could be recommended to the millions of people living with arthritis.
The process begins with the manufacturer, who submits a product to the Arthritis Foundation seeking expert
evaluation of its product. At the GTRI lab, scientists experienced in the design and evaluation of products conduct
tests to find out if the products is easy to use for someone
with arthritis. The answer results from a three-step testing
process.
First, each product is evaluated by a team of scientists,
who test the product against a number of “pass” or “fail”
requirements specific to the type of product under evaluation. For example, how easy it is to open a medicine bottle
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or to operate a stationary bike? Then the scientists assess
and establish user tasks based on every manner in which
someone with arthritis might use the product, from the
point at which the product is removed from the packaging – yes, the package itself is evaluated – through multiple
uses. Finally, a team of eight testers who have moderateto-severe arthritis are evaluated for grip, torque and muscle
strength, endurance, pinch force and range of motion. The
testers then get to open and use the product, and then each
tester is interviewed by the team of scientists.
“We try to be as objective as possible. I rarely ask if a
tester likes the product or not, because that’s not the issue,”
says Brad Fain, PhD, senior research scientist at GTRI. “I
want to know if it’s easy to use.”
To garner a “favorable” grade from GTRI and become
eligible for the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease-of-Use Commendation, a product must meet the following criteria: a “pass”
rating on all the checklist evaluation items, at least five or
eight testers must be able to use it with little or no difficulty,
and no more than one of eight testers should experience
great difficulty using the product. To date, more than 30
products have been approved for the Ease-of-Use Commendations.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
Hoveround
Hoveround was the first to build a power chair with a narrow
design and rounded front that lets you turn corners easily and
navigate even in small spaces like hallways and bathrooms. For
more information, visit our Web site, www.hoverinfo.com.
Hoveround MPV5
Thanks to the award-winning “Round
for a Reason” design of the MPV5,
you can go anywhere! The MPV5
is comfortable, easy to operate
and, thanks to its two large directdrive motors, it can go outdoors.
It’s narrow design makes it the
best choice for tight spaces. The
MPV5 is also portable - it can be
disassembled and placed in the trunk of most cars with the
assistance of a lift.
Hoveround
Teknique FWD
Fun and easy to drive, the
Hoveround Teknique FWD gives
you outstanding performance both
indoors and outdoors. It features
higher ground clearance and larger
tires and drive wheels to tackle
tougher terrain and to more easily
climb over obstructions. The larger
battery let’s you go further on a single charge. It’s rounded front
allows for better maneuverability when navigating corners. The
foot plate angle is adjustable offering greater foot and leg comfort.
Hoveround
Transporter* GL
The Hoveround Transporter*
GL is truly cutting-edge and
sets a new standard in personal electric vehicles. In addition to the sleek new body
design, the
GL comes equipped for ease
in handling. The GL provides
comfort, safety, maneuverability and affordability in a design
that is truly ahead of its tim
HUMIRA™ (adalimumab)
Injection Devices
Both injection devices for
HUMIRA® (adalimumab), a
medication for rheumatoid arthritis
made by Abbott, have received an Ease-of-Use Commendation.
The medication comes pre-filled and pre-measured and the
RA-friendly syringe and HUMIRA Pen are easy to use. Specially
designed for people who may have limited use of their hands
from the destructive progression of RA, the lightweight syringe
has large plastic wings and an indented thumb rest grip which
make it easy to hold. The HUMIRA Pen is a unique singleuse, disposable device that makes it easier and less painful to
inject. Each Pen is pre-loaded with a dose of HUMIRA. And
you can self-inject HUMIRA without seeing a needle during the
injection process.
Humira™ (adalimumab) is a product of Abbott Immunology,
200 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL, 60064. For more
information, please visit them at www.humira.com.
HydraBrush™ Express
At last, a power toothbrush that cleans
like “an automatic car wash for your
mouth”!
Lightweight and simple to use,
HydraBrush™ express utilizes 8 micro
brushes that make brushing your teeth
easy . No more painful twisting and
turning for your fingers, wrist, arm and
shoulder. No more tedious back and forth,
up and down motions that tire your forearm. You know you need
to protect your teeth, but sometimes it is literally a pain!
With HydraBrush™ express, you simply turn it on, insert the brush
head in your mouth, bite gently and guide. The brushes surround
your teeth and automatically brush all six surfaces of each tooth-top, bottom, front, back and chewing surfaces--simultaneously. All
you do is slowly and gently guide the brush along.
Your HydraBrush™ express does all the work. Simply bite and
guide – in 40 seconds or less you experience whiter teeth,
fresher breath, healthier gums and better checkups!
For more information and to see how this amazing
“automatic car wash for your mouth” works,
visit www.hydrabrush.com/AF or call (888) 813-6631.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
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Kineret (anakinra)
Injection Device
SimpleJect and EZ-Syringe,
innovative self-injection
devices for a rheumatoid
arthritis medication called
Kineret™ (anakinra),
have received an Easeof-Use Commendation.
Self-injections can be a
physical struggle for people living with rheumatoid arthritis
and SimpleJect and EZ-Syringe were designed with direct input
from rheumatoid arthritis patients to be easy to use.
SimpleJect and EZ-Syringe are products of Amgen, Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799.
For more information call toll-free 1-866-Kineret.
Liberty Cane
For those who must depend on the
use of a cane, the Liberty Cane is a
walking stick that was developed to
benefit serious cane users. This cane was
designed for the comfort of your hand
but engineered it for the wellness of your
body. The design has yielded a product
that offers a cane user
a new level of confidence in performing their daily activities.
Liberty Cane is a product of Coakley Cane Company LLC.
4309 Brynwood Drive, Naples, Florida 34119. For more
information, please visit them at www.libertycane.com.
LightSource™
Comfort Grip
Magnifiers
The Comfort Grip
Illuminated Magnifier
by LightSource™ has
received the Ease-of-Use
Commendation for its
ergonomically engineered
design. Its comfortgrip handle specifically
addresses the problems
of discomfort and stress
placed on the hand during
use, and its on/off button takes one “easy-touch” to depress.
position the adjustable viewing lens may be directed and it
never needs a replacement. Available in two styles: 3” Round;
2” X 4” Rectangular.
For more information about the Comfort Grip Magnifier,
contact Antioch Publishing at 1-800-543-2397, or visit their
Web site at www.antioch.com.
Powerful. Durable. Functional. LightSource™…bringing your
world into focus.
Maxwell House EZ Grip Lid
Instant Maxwell House with the new
EZ Grip lid has received the Ease of
Use Commendation. The new EZ
Grip lid allows you to easily open
and close the jar tight, locking in all
the rich, full flavor. Maxwell House
Instant Coffees contain specially
selected beans that are carefully
blended, roasted and then packaged
in glass jars to preserve their
trademark rich taste and aroma.
Instant Maxwell House is a product of Kraft Foods Global
Inc., Northfield, IL, 60093. Visit us at MaxwellHouse.com
Nasonex® (mometasone furoate
monohydrate)
NASONEX® (mometasone furoate monohydrate)
Nasal Spray, 50 mcg* is the first nasal allergy spray
to receive The Arthritis Foundation’s Ease-of-Use
Commendation. NASONEX® is a prescription
nasal allergy spray approved for the treatment of
seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms
in adults and children 2 years of age and older.
Taken just once a day, NASONEX® helps relieve
nasal allergy symptoms. These symptoms are itchy.Side
effects were generally mild and included he, viral infection,
sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing. It is important lar
use. Maximum treatment benefit is usually achieved in 1 to 2
weeks. NASONEX® is only available by prescription.
NASONEX® is a product of Schering-Plough, Kenilworth, NJ,
07033. For more information, please visit www.nasonex.com.
*calculated on the anhydrous basis
The magnifier utilizes an optic-quality acrylic viewing lens with
2X magnification and dual bifocal power insets in 3X and 5X
allowing you to hone in and bring fine details into focus. Its
ultra bright single LED light provides full illumination in any
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For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
NuStep® TRS 4000
Recumbent Cross
Trainer
The most versatile recumbent
cross trainer in the industry, the
NuStep® TRS 4000 Recumbent
Cross Trainer is ergonomically
designed to accommodate
nearly every body type and
size. With its smooth, full range of motion, the Recumbent
Cross Trainer provides simultaneous upper and lower body
conditioning for muscles and cardiovascular system. Most
importantly, the TRS 4000 does not put stress
on the joints including hips, knees, and shoulders.
For more information, visit www.nustep.com.
OAdjuster™ and
OA Defiance™
The DonJoy™ OAdjuster™ and
the Adjustable OA Defiance™
have received an Ease-of-Use
Commendation. Manufactured
by dj Orthopedics, the
OAdjuster™ is a “patient ready”
OA brace that comes in 7 sizes
and can be stocked in the
physician’s office. The Adjustable OA Defiance is “custom”
made to the patient’s mold for a perfect fit. Both braces are
for patients with Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis and contain
many easy-to-use features not found in other prescription
braces. An OA knee brace enables a person to lead a more
normal lifestyle and are reimbursable by most insurance
carriers and Medicare.
dj Orthopedics, LLC is located at 2985 Scott Street, Vista, CA
92083-8339. For further information on bracing call
800-336-6569.
OneTouch Ultra
Test Strips
People with diabetes can
often face dexterity challenges.
OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips
received an Ease-of-Use
Commendation for an easyto-open flip-top vial. OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips are for
use with OneTouch® Ultra®, OneTouch® UltraSmart® and
InDuo® Systems.
OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips are made by LifeScan, Inc.,
a Johnson & Johnson Company. 1000 Gibraltar Drive,
Milpitas, CA 95035. For more information, visit
www.OneTouchMeters.com or call 800-227-8862.
Oreck XL® Upright Vacuums
Oreck XL² Upright Vacuums are incredibly
light, amazingly powerful 8 lb vacuums.
This product received the Ease-of-Use
Commendation for its exclusive Helping
Hand® Handle, which is ergonomically
designed to reduce stress and strain on
wrists, forearms and elbows. You simply
push and pull the vacuum, eliminating any
need to grip it. In addition to its remarkable
power and Ease-of-Use, the Oreck XL²
Upright has an efficient Celoc® hypoallergenic outer bag that traps particles as
small as 1/100 the width of a human hair,
so there’s virtually no after-dust.
For more information, contact Oreck at 800-831-4316,
100 Plantation Road, New Orleans, LA 70123 or visit any
of their over 450 Authorized Factory Showrooms located
nationwide.
Pilot Dr. Grip Pen & Pencil
Pilot Dr. Grip® pen and mechanical pencil are
designed and manufactured by the Pilot Pen
Corporation and have been found to reduce
writing stress and fatigue. Dr. Grip has received an
Ease-of-Use Commendation and is easier to use
for people with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome
and other hand problems.
Pilot Pen Corporation of America is located at
60 Commerce Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611 203377-8800
Soloflex WBV Platform
Combining Whole Body Vibration
(WBV) with any exercise gives you
the health benefits of both. This
technology is particularly welcome
for those who have difficulty
exercising. Simply standing,
stretching and tensing your muscles
while vibrating helps increase
strength, balance and mobility to
protect against falls and reduce the
chances of injury. Stronger muscles
mean stronger bones.
The Soloflex WBV Platform
accommodates almost any kind of exercise, from touching
your toes to serious iron-pumping. More information at www.
soloflex.com.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
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SonicScrubbers®
SonicScrubbers® handheld household cleaning
products are easy to
use, lightweight and
designed to address
hard-to-reach and difficult
to clean areas such as
grout lines, shower door
tracks, faucets, toilet seat hinges, counter tops, stove tops and
many more. These high quality portable and affordable tools
reduce cleaning time by as much as 75%, promote healthier
households and provide more time and energy for other
priorities without compromising household cleanliness. The
SonicScrubber® cleaning tools are changing the way cleaning
is done in the bathroom, the kitchen and home. For more
information visit www.sonicscrubbers.com or call 1-800530-9234.
Swingline Products
LightTouch
Heavy Duty Punch
A breakthrough paper punch that
punches up to 40 sheets with
minimal user force! It requires
50 percent less punching effort
than any punch in its class. Toploading design provides paperfeeding consistency and ergonomic flexibility whether
you are standing or sitting. Wide-grip, soft-touch lever for
reduced stress when punching large quantities. Ready-view
chip tray makes it easy to clean and maintain. Punches
up to 40 sheets of 20 lb. paper. Limited lifetime warranty.
Visit our Web site, www.swingline.com.
Speed Pro™
Electric Stapler
Speed Pro™ Electric Stapler brings
power and style to your desktop.
Get style, performance and
innovative features you’d expect
to find only on more expensive
electric staplers. Makes your work
easier and faster. An exclusive, high-power electric stapling
mechanism ensures a quiet and smooth operation. Solid,
extended base provides exceptional stability and easy to see
staple placement. Staples 2-20 sheets of 20 lb. paper with
Swingline® S.F.® 4® Premium Staples. 100% Guarantee. View
our Web site, www. swingline.com.
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High Capacity
Desk Stapler
Streamline your workday with
unprecedented flexibility. Staples 2
- 60 sheets of 20 lb. paper with one
staple. Efficient and durable design
requires 30% less stapling effort.
Limited lifetime warranty. View our Web site, swingline.com.
Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattresses™
Several Tempur-Pedic Swedish Mattresses™ have received
the Ease-of-Use Commendation. Tempur-Pedic mattresses
are made from the proprietary TEMPUR® pressure-relieving
material. TEMPUR is a viscoelastic material that conforms to
the body to provide both comfort and support while helping
to alleviate pressure points. This revolutionary technology
continues to change the way the world sleeps and help
consumers to get a better night’s sleep.
For more information visit www.tempurpedic.com or call
1-800-886-6466.
The ClassicBed
by Tempur-Pedic™
“The ClassicBed by TempurPedic” set the standard for
pressure-relieving comfort. Its
breakthrough design features a
super-conforming comfort layer
of TEMPUR® pressure-relieving
material on top of a supportive base layer of TEMPUR material.
The AirFlow System™ base allows air to circulate freely through
the mattress and provides additional support to the TEMPUR
components. “The ClassicBed by Tempur-Pedic” features a
removable, washable, allergen-resistant cover.
The DeluxeBed
by Tempur-Pedic™
“The DeluxeBed by TempurPedic” maintains the famous
pressure-relieving comfort of
“The ClassicBed by TempurPedic” while offering a more
luxurious appearance and a softer initial feel. “The DeluxeBed
by Tempur-Pedic” features more TEMPUR® pressure-relieving
material than “The ClassicBed by Tempur-Pedic” and a Dual
AirFlow System.™ Side positioning handles have been added to
the removable, washable cover, allergen-resistant.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
The CelebrityBed
by Tempur-Pedic™
“The CelebrityBed by Tempur-Pedic”
features the support of TEMPUR®
pressure-relieving material with
added comfort. The mattress also
has an ultra-plush pillow-top design containing TEMPUR
material and a luxurious cashmere cover.
The OriginalBed
by Tempur-Pedic™
Revolutionary Support,
Unmatched Value.
True to our original no-flip design
introduced over a decade ago, The
OriginalBed by Tempur-Pedic™ features our TEMPUR® material
Support Layer on top of a supportive Base Layer to relieve
the painful pressure points that can cause tossing and turning
while conforming to and supporting the body perfectly. The
terrycloth cover is allergen resistant and removable for easy
washing. The OriginalBed by Tempur-Pedic works perfectly with
our Low- or High-Profile Platform Foundation or our adjustable
bed base.
The PrimaBed
by Tempur-Pedic™
“The PrimaBed by Tempur-Pedic”
highlights the pressure-relieving
comfort of the TEMPUR®
material by quilting it into
the top of the luxurious cover
and framing it in a textile that
contrasts in both color and feel. A TEMPUR material Comfort
Layer, quilted into the cover, immediately reacts to your body
and instantly conforms to your exact body contours. An
additional Comfort Layer of TEMPUR material begins to absorb
and distribute your body weight evenly through the bed while
the TEMPUR Support Layer supports your entire body in perfect
alignment. Our dual AirFlow System™ supports the TEMPUR
layers and promotes air circulation.
The Pro-HealthCore Bed
by Tempur-Pedic™
The Pro-HealthCore Bed by
Tempur-Pedic is a unique design,
constructed with 3 individual BodyZones, provides every part (zone)
of your body correct therapeutic
support, while delivering the superior comfort expected from
Tempur-Pedic. The Back-Zone features a three-inch core
with a softer layer, over a firmer layer of TEMPUR® material.
Delivering progressive resistance, proper support, and correct
spinal alignment— the surface that medical professionals
prescribe as the best to help relieve chronic back pain. The
Head-Zone and Foot-Zone are built with the softer formula of
TEMPUR material to support and cushion these lighter areas
in total comfort. This ingenious design also features our NEW
TEMPUR-HD™; a reformulated, higher-density TEMPUR material
providing an unmatched level of comfort and body-conforming
support, with a rich luxurious feel.
The RhapsodyBed by
Tempur-Pedic™
Soothing Comfort, Unrivaled
Support.
A masterful composition of
technology and comfort, The
RhapsodyBed by Tempur-Pedic™
also features our new TEMPURHD™ as the Comfort Layer along with an extra-thick TEMPUR®
material Support Layer and our dual AirFlow System™ Base
Layer. The removable, washable cover features micro-suede
sides and a stretchable TEMPUR-Tex™ top – a three-layer textile
woven from fine polyester filaments to keep the sleeper cool,
dry and comfortable. The RhapsodyBed by Tempur-Pedic works
in perfect harmony with our matching platform foundation or
our adjustable bed base.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
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Tylenol® Arthritis Pain
EZ-Open Package
The Tylenol Arthritis Pain EZ-Open package has
received an Ease-of-Use Commendation for
packaging. With its uniquely designed bottle,
easy-grip cap, and “no-carton” packaging, this
is one of the easiest-to-open packages for
people with arthritis.
Push & Turn
Packages
The Tylenol Arthritis Pain,
acetaminophen extended release
pain reliever, push and turn
bottles have received an Ease-ofUse Commendation for packaging. This new bottle is currently
featured on Tylenol Arthritis Pain’s 50ct package, and will
expand to its 24, 150, 250, and 290 count caplet codes, along
with its 20 and 40 count geltab codes in early 2005.
Both Tylenol Arthritis Pain, acetaminophen extended
release pain reliever, with the EZ-Open Arthritis Cap and
Tylenol Arthritis Pain, with the push and turn cap, are
products of McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals,
7050 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034. For more
information, call the Tylenol toll-free information number
at 1-877-TYLENOL (1-877-895-3665).
Whirlpool® Duet®
Washer & Dryer
The Duet washer and dryer pair
with 15.5” optional pedestals
offer optimal ergonomic access
while reducing bending. They
provide easier access for loading,
unloading and filling dispensers,
while the pedestals double as
convenient storage drawers. Side-by-side the washer and
dryer tops also serve as a streamlined work surface for sorting,
treating and folding laundry. To top things off, no other leading
brand front-load laundry pair offers a larger capacity or is
loaded with so many options, giving you more time to enjoy all
the good things you’ve worked hard to achieve.
For more information, visit Whirlpool.com.
Xal-Ease™
Xal-Ease™ is an easy-to-use aid that
helps you put drops of XALATAN where
it belongs – in your eyes. This device
features a soft, angled eyecup to help
center the bottle over your eye and a push
button, which applies one drop at a time.
To get a free Xal-Ease eyedrop dispenser
mailed to you, call 1-866 846-9005.
Tips on Selecting Ease-of-Use Products
For More Information
We would love to hear from you. Please address any questions, suggestions or comments to Ease-of-Use Information
and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
• Make sure you select products that meet your specific needs. With more than 100 types of arthritis, it can affect
everyone differently, so a product that is easy for one
person to use may not be easy for you.
• Be selective. Think about the tasks that are difficult for you
on a regular basis and interfere with your independence.
Look for products that can make these day-to-day tasks
easier.
• Select products with texture. For example, when selecting
glassware, drinking glasses with bumpy exteriors are easier to grasp than glasses with smooth exteriors.
• Seek products that require minimal upkeep.
• Select products that are safe to use.
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• Purchase lightweight products, especially when it comes to cleaning and kitchen tools. For example, heavy cast-iron
pots or ceramic bowls may be difficult to use for someone
with arthritis.
• Look for products that are easy to open and close. Avoid products that are difficult to grasp, or require twisting with
your fingers to open and close. Instead, look for features
such as flip-top caps, zippers and larger, easy-to-open lids.
• Look for items that are comfortable to wear, carry or
operate.
• Avoid the bells and whistles. Look for products that are simple and practical, rather than fancy gadgets with
intricate pieces.
• Look for products that are not cumbersome to use. Products that can be carried close to your body may
alleviate pressure on arms, hands and back.
Look for the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use
Commendation for tested and trusted products.
For a complete list of Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use products visit www.arthritis.org
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