Tips on COPD

Help Emptying Heavy Bowls

Drape a wet cloth over a pot.

Do It Yourself Shoe and Socks Reacher

Use a kitchen tongs to help you put your shoes on and off.

Increase Table Height

Use stacked books to help eleveate the surface of your table.

Do It Yourself Large Brush Handle Grip

Pipe Insulation is an easy way to increase grip size on brushes.

Keep Phone Handy

Keep a cell phone or cordless phone handy.

Easy Open Windows

Rub the inside of window tracks with soap or candle wax to help windows be easier to open.

Do It Yourself Washer/Dryer Clothes Reachers

Use a reacher or kitchen tongs to get to hard to reach clothing in the washer and dryer.

Use Smaller Containers

Transfer your detergent into smaller, lightweight, plastic bottles or other containers.

Avoid Lifting Heavy Pots

Place food items in a mesh basket/strainer.

Do It Yourself Large Handle Grip

Use a foam curler to enlarge a handle.

Do It Yourself Reachers for Dressing

Use a kitchen tongs as a reachers

Do It Yourself Dressing Stick

Make a dressing stick by screwing a cup or coat hook into the end of a wooden dowel rod.