Twist off lids need grip and rotation at the same time, which is exactly the combination arthritis takes away first. This opener is a cone of moulded rubber that sits over the lid and does both jobs for the hand.
The inside is ribbed, so it bites the lid and does not slip across it. The outside has fluted finger grips, which give the hand purchase without needing a hard squeeze. The cone shape means one opener covers small sauce bottles through to large jars, so a client is not hunting through a drawer for the right size.
It is light, has nothing to break or adjust, and can be kept on the bench where it will actually get used. A sensible first item to try for someone who has started asking for help with jars.
