For example, patients may be advised To slide a pot of boiling water containing pasta rather than carry it from the stove to the sink (to avoid undue pain and strain to joints) How to get in and out of the bathtub safely To get a raised toilet seat, a bathtub bench, or both (to reduce pain and stress on the lower-extremity joints) To wrap foam, cloth, or tape around the handles of objects (eg, knives, cooking pots and pans) to cushion the grip To use tools with larger, ergonomically designed handles Such instruction may occur in outpatient settings, in the home via a home health care agency, or in private practice.