Who needs adapted utensils for independent eating?
Eating is a pretty simple act we take for granted most of the times. But, for people with physical limitations like hand weakness, tremors, arthritis, age related weakness etc. eating with regular utensils can seem like an invincible task. The embarrassment of not being able to self-feed without the mess can even stop them to eat out with friends and family leading to self-isolation and a lowered self-esteem.
To help them overcome this challenge and provide a sense of achievement and self-dependence adapted utensils are designed. They help people with eating difficulties to combat the negative effects like decreased appetite, self-isolation, depression and weight loss.
At HPFY you will find a wide variety of tools that will help your loved ones manage their meals independently without messing. Find here adaptive cutlery like easy to hold utensils, reflex knives, bendable utensils, swivel utensils, utensils with extra-large handle etc. from best manufacturers like Maddak, Performance Health, PETA ltd. and many more at best prices.
Benefits of adaptive eating utensils
- Saves time: If you are caring for a loved one who needs a little help in eating, independent living aids can save your time so that you can take care of other important things while they manage their mealtimes independently.
- Boosts dignity: For people who struggle to care for themselves in the most basic ways self-feeding can feel like an achievement. It boosts their confidence and provides a sense of dignity. With this addition in their degree of autonomy their overall mood and sense of well-being will take a leap forward.
- Make mealtimes more fulfilling and nourishing: People who cannot self-feed cannot get the nourishment they need. Being dependent on someone may sometimes lead to late or even skipped meals. Not eating their meals may even make their current health condition even worse.
- No mess: Adaptive cutlery contains utensils with a good and large grip, some are bendable to a certain angle, swiveling spoons etc. to minimize the mess during eating and help people with weak hands in gripping the utensils better.
Best selling adapted utensils
- Etac Ergonomic Relieve Knives are designed for people with limited hand and arm strength like in case of arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia etc. The handle helps in ensuring the wrist stays straight and is shaped to stabilize the grip. The blade is lower than the handle to ensure that your hand does not come in contact with it.
- Plastisol Plastic Coated Spoon is designed to protect the user's teeth and lips from their utensils, hard and rigid, edges and temperature sensitivity.
- Sammons Preston Plastic Handle Swivel Utensils are designed with a special swivel design that keeps food on the stainless-steel utensil when turned at any angle. These swivel utensils are ideal for clients with little or no muscle control.
- Sammons Preston Sure Hand Bendable Utensils have a twist in the metal shaft that bends at any angle, for customization to an individual’s self-feeding needs. These utensils have a soft, comfortable, non-slip grip with an extra-wide lip on the handle that helps in stabilizing the grip and preventing the hand from slipping forward.
Where to buy adapted utensils online?
At HPFY we have a wide variety of adaptive cutlery like weighted utensils, parkinson's utensils, swivel spoon, weighted spoon, utensils for tremors and much more from trusted brands like Easi-Grip, Homecraft, Sammons Preston etc. Also look for adaptive plates and bowls, feeding assist systems, drinking aids and much more that will help your loved ones stay fully independent when it comes to dining.
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