Book and card holders: What devices will help me read or play cards despite my arthritis?

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What devices will help me read or play cards despite my arthritis?

Question

I’m finding it difficult to hold books and playing cards for long periods of time now, due to my arthritis. Is there something you can recommend to help with this so I don’t have to give up these activities?

Our answer

Below are examples of devices that hold books that may help reduce fatigue:The Levo G2 Book Holder Floor Stand

  • The Wire Study Stand (at Staples Canada) is a table-top model that supports an 8.5 x 11” book. This device costs about $10 to $15 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees. 
  • MNKXL Adjustable Book Stand can be adjusted in height and angle and also serves as a tray or tablet holder. This device costs about $30 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees. 
  • ZZWS Book Holder with Book Light is another table top model and comes with clip on reading lights. This device costs about $35 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
  • The LEVO G2 Book Holder Floor Stand (at Ergo Canada) allows users to read, without having to hold the book in their hands, and positions the book at eye level. This device costs about $150 to $200 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.

Below are some examples of cardholders that eliminate the need to hold playing cards for extended periods of time:

  • Card Holder, by Parsons ADLParsons ADL Card Holder (at Seniors Store) is a set of two rectangle card holders and each holder can hold up to 10 cards. The product costs around $25 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
  • Triangle Shaped Hands-Free Playing Card Holder (at Amazon Canada) by Brybelly is a set of four triangular-shaped playing card holders and each holder can expand to fit 10 to 12 cards. The product costs around $15 to $20 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.
  • Yellow Mountain Imports Playing Card Holders is a wooden card holder set of two and can hold up to 40 cards. The product costa around $45 (CDN), plus additional shipping fees.

 

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