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DaughterSandi Asked July 2016

Is there a device to help an elderly person hold and turn a key?

Weakness and lack of feeling in his hands, makes it difficult for him to hold the key, so that it can be inserted in the lock and turned.

GardenArtist Jul 2016
My father ordered something like that, something like a small grabber, which helps him hold onto things. It was from some mail order catalogue; I don't know which one. But Blannie's suggestion is a good one; searching online could help you find one.

Another possibiity is to find a way to attach something metallic, then use a small hand held magnet to grasp it. I haven't tried it though, and offhand other than using Gorilla glue, I'm not sure how well it could be attached or would adhere to a metal key.

blannie Jul 2016
Google "key turners" and you can find some assistive devices that are designed to make it easier for someone to hold a key and apply pressure to it.

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