Ergonomic cutlery: Is there easy-to-transport cutlery for someone with arthritis?
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Is there easy-to-transport cutlery for someone with arthritis?
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Products mentioned in our answer below are provided to inform you about the types of technologies available and have not been evaluated by CanAssist. They may or may not be appropriate for your particular situation. Some technologies and devices may require an in-person assessment. Speak with your health care provider for additional information and support.
Your mom’s feelings are understandable. Thankfully, there are quite a few ergonomic cutlery products from which she can choose. These products typically sell for around $30 to $60 (CDN) and can be tucked into a purse or pouch. Check out the direct links below to two online Canadian retailers’ products:
- Drive Medical's Lifestyle Essential Eating Utensils (at Macdonald’s Home Health Care)
- Parsons Deluxe Weighted Cutlery Set (at medicmobility.ca)
- Special Supplies Adaptive Utensils (Five Piece Kitchen Set) (at Amazon Canada)
Another approach for those with limited hand grasp involves slip-on plastic or vinyl handles that can be used with most types of cutlery, and even with items such as toothbrushes. Below is an example of these products:
- SP Ableware-Maddak Grey Plastic Universal Built Up Handle (at Hubert Company)
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