For most people, mealtime is enjoyable, but for some, certain parts can be stressful. Older people, as well as those with disabilities, or anyone recovering from a dental surgery, can find eating or drinking to be uncomfortable because they can’t manage on their own. But with these eating and drinking aids, they won’t have to fully rely on family or caregivers during meals, and they can enjoy their dinner so much more!
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Rocker Knife
This brilliantly designed stainless steel knife makes it possible to cut food on your own! The rocker knife is designed for people with limited wrist or arm function (commonly due to arthritis, tremors, weakness, nerve damage, injury or reduced fine motor skills). It cuts well, and is simple to use.
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Plate Guard
You know when a piece of food gets to the edge of your plate, and you try to pick it up with your fork but it ends up getting nudged off the plate? The plate guard prevents that from happening! This plastic plate guard for elderly or disabled individuals makes it easier to scoop up food from your plate with a fork or spoon. Make mealtime more simple, and invest in a plate guard today!
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Scooper Plate
The scooper plate serves the same purpose as the plate guard, but achieves that goal in a different way. This is basically a plate with a high rim and curved edges, which both are very helpful when it comes to piling food on and when scooping food off your plate. It saves you washing time; instead of having to clean both a plate and guard, you’re only cleaning one utensil. However, as you may have observed, it is more noticeable than a plate guard.
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Spill Proof Cup with Straw
This is currently one of our most popular drinking aids. It can be used during mealtimes, and it’s also great for use during traveling. Prevent those awkward spills from occurring – once the lid is screwed on, this cup won’t spill even if it’s turned upside down! An added benefit of this 7 oz cup is that it comes with a straw, and is therefore really easy to drink from.
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Suction Plate
This innovative plate is excellent for anyone who is only able to use one hand for eating. The plate will stay in place where it was put so that you can focus on eating, and not on ensuring that the plate stays in front of you… The plate actually has a high rim and a lip which both work to prevent food from getting on the table. This plate is easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
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Briggs Universal Beverage Holder
This drinking aid isn’t so much for mealtime, but it’s still a drinking aid, so we just couldn’t leave it out of this guide. It attaches to your wheelchair so that you can keep a water bottle on hand wherever you go, and keep hydrated.
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Disposable Adult Bib
A disposable bib will keep the wearer’s clothing clean and fresh. This bib is designed to even help prevent the fluids from passing through onto clothing! The reason why we chose to feature a disposable bib instead of a reusable one is because the disposable bib doesn’t need to be cleaned, and that’s enough reason for many to choose it over the reusable ones.
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Nosey Cup
The nosey cup is one of the most innovative products on the market today. This brilliantly designed adult sippy cup is able to be used with very little movement on the part of the user. It can even be used with a cervical collar, because you don’t need to tilt your head at all while using it. The nosey cup is excellent for anyone with mild arthritis.
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Do you find certain aspects of mealtime to be more stressful as you age? Then you may want to invest in some innovative eating and drinking aids that will make mealtime easier. Browse the full selection on AvaCare Medical now!
