My sister bought for my mother gloves from Ace Hardware that have a green padded silicon surface on them for her to use to lift things. They are actually gardening gloves, but have proven effective for her. She's 86 and has a hard time holding things due to neuropathy and arthritis. They are padded and may offer you the padding you need. Cheap and effective. Don't know if that will help you, but there's an idea anyway. Good luck.