Then take the jar and put it on the floor. Place your strong foot on the top of the lid and place your good hand around the base of the jar and open.
It may take some flexability, but it works.
OH GOOD GAWSH Mavis you made me laugh. I'll try the jar thing just once, long enough for someone to take pictures or perhaps a video, I would definitely win that $10,000 on Americas Funniest Videos... it might work if I was 20 years younger and 50 pounds lighter..... LOL
Zipping the purse ... maybe I'll just get a small piece of leather or fabric so when I put THAT in my teeth they won't chip...
Keep those suggestions coming!