Individuals with arthritis or with limited mobility may have trouble with traditional door knobs. Such knobs require relatively strong grip and both finger and wrist flexibility. Strategies to reduce these problems include door handles instead of knobs, and magnets to hold doors closed with grab-bar style door openers.

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This intervention would be helpful to individuals with:

visual impairments

impairments of balance

strength limitations

reduced range of motion

cognitive limitations