Buy Adaptive Utensils for Elderly | Assistive Eating Devices

What are Adaptive Utensils?

Adaptive eating utensils are ergonomically designed to assist people with physical or developmental disabilities to eat comfortably. People with arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, tremors, post-stroke recovery, grasping difficulties, and others with limited mobility have trouble feeding themselves with standard cutlery. Adaptive cutlery is a simple solution to help overcome these difficulties. Adaptive eating equipment can bring back independence, comfort, and stability at mealtimes and enhance nutritional health.

Your physical condition does not have to interfere with your quality of life. Rehab Store carries numerous good grip utensils to help you eat your meal independently. We have adaptive utensils for elderly like spoons, forks, and knives with special features and shapes to assist people with a weak grasp or restricted finger and wrist movement. Shop here for adaptive utensils, utensil holders, adaptive knives, and foam grip tubing from top brands like Sammons Preston, etc., at discounted prices.

Who needs Adaptive Silverware?

People with weak grip and limited range of motion face difficulty eating independently, leading to malnourishment. Individuals with the following conditions may benefit from adaptive utensils to feed themselves without assistance, including:

• Arthritis
• Weak grip
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Cerebral palsy
• Visual impairment
• Post-stroke symptoms
• Wrist fractures
• Hand tremor
• Motor disabilities

Types of Adaptive Utensils

A whole lot of specialized utensils are available at Rehab Store to assist individuals with their feeding independence, including:

• Sure Handle Utensils- Sure hand utensils have an extra-wide lip on the handle that provides a non-slip grip preventing the hand from slipping forward. It is easy to use as a round handle is a natural fit for those with a weak grasp, stroke, arthritis, or other neurological impairments.
• Built-Up Handle Utensils-The handles of the built-up utensils are covered with foam for improved grasp, reducing stress on the joints.
• Bendable and Angled Utensils-Bendable utensils feature a moveable shaft design to assist those who struggle with reduced range of motion and fine motor skills. They can be bent to the right, left, or any angle as per the user's comfort level.
• Weighted Utensils -Weighted utensils help stabilize the hands of those suffering from hand tremors, Parkinson's disease, or reduced coordination. The weighted handle allows the utensil to reach the mouth without food spillage.
• Sure-Grip Utensils- Sure-grip utensil has comfortable and wide ribbed built-in handles to help individuals with weak grasp to hold adaptive utensils securely.

What are the benefits of Adaptive Eating Equipment?

• Promotes independent eating
• Reduces pain and discomfort while eating
• Eases caregiver’s burden
• Enhances self-esteem
• Ergonomically designed for comfortable mealtime
• Dishwasher safe
• Latex-free and safe to use

Where to buy Adaptive Utensils for Elderly online?

At Rehab Store, we offer a wide range of adaptive utensils from popular manufacturers Patterson Medical, North Coast Medical, Medline Industries, etc. Shop now and regain eating independence!