For people. with — chronic diseases such as arthritis, Christmas can bring pain as well as pleasure. If you have arthritis, or know someone who does, these hints from the Arthritis Society. will help you through the coming Christmas season. sheets-and-blankets tion. Got a card-shark in the fami- ly?) A card shuffler and/or holder is a nice surprise. combina- When your joints are stiff and: swollen and you are fatigued most of the time, chop- ping fruit for the cake, wrapp- ing gifts, even having fun can be downright exhausting. How about a wheeled trolley, a book-stand or a hand-held shower. attachment? Kitchen shears are easier for some peo- ple to use than knives. While elasticated (Isotoner or similar) gloves gently massage chilly hands, hands too swollen or tender to fit into gloves can be tucked into a muff — also a good idea inside the house for feet. Vacuum cleaners are heavy and. awkward to piece together and carry around. How about an Electrikbroom or a. hand- held device. such as. a Dustbuster? Want to give something really different? How about a gift voucher for a perm, or a facial — even a massage. Some of the nicest gifts of all cost nothing more than a little fo someone’s time. If you know someone with arthritis, why not volunteer to address Christmas cards or prepare a dish to take along when invited for dinner? If you’re the one with. ar- thritis, remember — if you go to the supermarket, let the shopp- ing cart. take most of your weight. Buy convenience foods and prepare and freeze as many of’ your. Christmas foodstuffs ahead of time as you can. Shopping. .by. phone or catalogue .and having. parcels delivered can save you lots of time and energy. Last but not least — don’t be afraid to let friends and rlatives . -know what they can do to help you during the holiday season... ‘Then you can all relax and have i -awonderfultime. For more information about . ‘arthritis, please contact. 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