OPEN AND SHUT

actor portrayal of woman grabbing food in the refrigerator

When you have joint pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis, it can be difficult to grip and open various door types, including the refrigerator door.

drawing of a women using cloth tied around refrigerator door to open

THREAD A SCARF

through the fridge handle and tie the ends together to make a circle.

HOOK YOUR ARM

through the circle and gently pull the door open by stepping back, using your upper body.