Due to achey hands and arms I wear splints on my hands or hands to help relieve stress I also have a rice bag that I purchased at a craft show that ties around you so I can have it on my back when needed I never use regular scissors only spring loaded ones. Before i moved I traded home cooked meals for someone to cut out and label my quilt pieces Also use rice bags on my neck and shoulder secure them on shoulder with large rubber bands sit on a doughnut pillow ar sometimes a cushion that swivels