First, you will need some initial help to sew on Velcro, purchase a. Few items but once you see the benefits, you’ll create ways to help yourself. Expand on using bigger muscles (Forearms) as they are stronger. Avoid pincer grasp. Slip extended fingers under items to be lifted and lift using arm muscles. Use Rubbermaid shelf liner or a damp cloth on surfaces to stabilize, then wrap jars, tubes with Rubbermaid and place between legs or on secure surface to hold... use heels of hands or forearms to turn lid, caps. When you bring a new item from store, ask a friend to open them for the first time. To pour from a pan/jar into the sink or another pan, place damp cloth or Rubbermaid on counter to stabalize, then tip and pour. Place loops on zippers, Sides of pants, slip extended fingers through loops and pull up or down., cover button and buttonhole with Velcro. To open cartons, lay on side on Rubbermaid covered counter, use a table knife or long handled spoon as a dagger into normal opening area, using your forearm as a lever to break the sealed area.