Older adult — grip and dexterity decline
You want to keep opening jars, buttoning shirts, and gripping safely as you age.
Who it fits
People this profile usually fits
- Gradual loss of grip or pinch
- Background osteoarthritis or general stiffness
- Goal: maintain independence with daily tasks
What recovery often looks like
Phases and themes
- Joint-friendly mobility every day.
- Low-load strength most days of the week.
- Adaptive equipment for high-friction tasks.
How the plan adapts
Defaults and safety rails for this profile
- Defaults to softer resistance and shorter sessions.
- Highlights joint protection education.
- Tracks independence-related goals more than max grip.
Flares, workload & warnings
How HandTherapy.app adapts logic for this profile
- Workload: joint-protection cues appear when pain is elevated on intake.
Use Flare-up mode after a rough session and Safety for daily readiness pacing.
Sources
Cited educational references
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