Door Knob to Lever Adapter Boon for Arthritis Sufferers

1 April 2007

If you’re struggling with arthritis or other hand-mobility issues (or someone in your household is), then something as simple as a door knob can be a struggle to manipulate. Levers are much easier to turn, but they’re not that common on residential doors. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to change a knob into a lever with an adapter such as this one made by Leveron.

Available from Dynamic Living for $12.50, the adapter snaps onto your existing knob, so there’s no need to replace anything or even get out a screwdriver. It functions just as a regular door lever: “Push down on the handle with the side of your hand or push up on the handle with the back of your hand. No twisting or turning.” You can get the adapter in bronze or silver.

Door Knob Adapter