Storage Made Easy For Aching Joints

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Small motions can steal a whole day when arthritis flares. We dig into simple, low-cost storage upgrades that reduce strain, protect your energy, and make daily life feel lighter. Drawing on real home visits and practical OT strategies, we walk through the changes that matter most: placing everyday items between waist and chest, bringing shelves and trays out to meet you, and choosing hardware that avoids painful pinch and twist grips.

You’ll hear exactly how to rethink deep cabinets, retrofit pull-out shelves, and divide drawers so essentials sit within easy reach. We talk about why lever handles beat round knobs, how loop-style pulls let you use your forearm on tough days, and where to start if remodeling isn’t in the budget. There’s a clear plan for designing around your worst days, not your best—mapping true reach limits, spacing items to prevent digging, and setting rules that keep heavy or high storage for rarely used things.

We also address the quiet power of decluttering and labeling. Fewer duplicates mean less hunting and less pain; clear bins and large-print labels save time for you and for caregivers. From flip-lid containers that favor gravity over grip to side-by-side storage that avoids stacking, the focus stays on small wins that add up to more comfort and independence. These updates don’t have to look clinical; with modern pulls, glass jars, and clean labels, accessible design blends easily into any style.

Ready to make your home work for you? Listen now, try one drawer or one cabinet this week, and tell us what changed. If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little less friction in their day.


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