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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
A Buyers Guide - Can Openers
ILC Reference NO 32:01:600
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
This guide has been developed to assist people in their selection of a suitable can opener. People may find it difficult to open cans for a variety of reasons including reduced muscle strength, painful and/or swollen
joints, use of one arm/hand only or reduced strength in both arms. Canned food is only convenient if the cans are easy to open.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
Points to consider when buying a can opener:
- is a manual or electric can opener preferred?
- amount of strength required to initially pierce the can
- if selecting a manual opener, is a side or top turning easier to use?
- is it suitable for right and/or left handed use?
- can it be used one handed?
- how easy is it to operate and what hand movements are required?
- comfort of handle
- are components easily removed for cleaning?
- rust resistance
- conditions and length of guarantee
Commonly found features: (Manual)
- can be wall mounted
- magnet to hold lid
- spring operated mechanism to pierce lid
Commonly found features: (Electric)
- knife and scissor sharpener
- push-button height adjustment for cans of all sizes
- automatic cut-off when can is completely cut
- weighted base for increased stability
Suggestions for those who experience pain, weakness or stiffness of hands:
- an electric can opener requires a whole hand action rather than individual finger movements, but may not hold a heavy can without assistance.
- a large twisting key on a conventional can opener will be easier to
operate than a small one.
- a manual can opener with a turning handle requiring whole arm operation may be easier to use than a twisting type handle.
For further information, check Choice magazine or talk to a retailer.
We are pleased to receive feedback on the information that we provide. If there is something we should add or need to change, please let us know. These are general suggestions - if you experience considerable difficulty in performing activities of daily living, consult an occupational therapist at a community health centre or aged care assessment team, or make an appointment with the ILC.
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