Types of tools
Examples of food or drink aids are:
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Custom specifications
Custom specifications The custom cutlery consists of inox or other metal, plastic or combinations thereof. The adjustments may be: a thickened grip, an adjusted angle between the handle and for example the blade, a increase in the cutlery or just a cutlery made from lightweight material etc.
Custom specifications can be divided into:
Custom specifications can be divided into:
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1. Adaptable cutlery
When customizable cutlery is used, someone determines the angle of the dining area by bending the material or setting a hinge. Also, there is cutlery whose handle is bendable. APPLICATION: Because the cutlery is bendable in various positions, it can be suitable for someone with a limited hand or pol function. This makes the cutlery adaptable to the user's arm-hand function. |
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2. Anatomically shaped cutlery
Anatomically shaped cutlery has a handle formed according to the hand and the way in which the cutlery is held/used. APPLICATION: Anatomically shaped cutlery is comfortable in the hand and can be held well when used. |
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3. Cutlery with a cuff
A cuff is a strap around the hand to which the cutlery is attached. The belt can be made of Velcro, leather or fabric. The straps are adjustable so that they fit around the hands. The hand is pushed into the cuff. Thus, with the food on the cutlery can shovel/stick. APPLICATION: A cuff is suitable for people who can bring a minimum or no hand function but still carry the hand to the mouth. |
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4. Coat cutlery
For coated cutlery, the food part of the cutlery has a soft protective layer. There are cutlery series with a plain thin handle but there are also with a thickened handle. There is also a coated spoon whose dining area can be cut in certain shape/size. APPLICATION: The coating protects the teeth when biting the cutlery. This makes this cutlery suitable for a child who learns to eat independently or a person who has a bite reflex (the uncontrolled biting on objects). |
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5. Angleed cutlery
With an angled cutlery, the dining area is cornered in relation to the handle. The handle can have all kinds of shapes and weights. Right- and left-handed cutlery parts are available. Because the cutlery is angled, the wrist needs to rotate less during eating. APPLICATION: The cutlery is suitable for example when someone can make minimal or no pulse movements. |
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6. Light weight cutlery
Light weight cutlery is cutlery that is lighter in weight than ordinary cutlery. The cutlery can have a normal slender handle, but there are also lightweight cutlery series with a thickened handle. APPLICATION: Lightweight cutlery is suitable for a user with reduced wrist and/or hand function or who has less strength in his hands. Due to its light weight, not much force is needed to bring the cutlery to the mouth. Lightweight silverware with a thickened handle offers a firm grip. |
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7. Extended specifications
The extended cutlery has a longer handle or a longer metal shaft. There are cutlery series whose handle or dining area can be changed in shape/position. This makes the cutlery adaptable to the user's arm-hand function. APPLICATION: If you cannot bend your arm far or have trouble lifting the arm, extended cutlery can be a solution. If the cutlery is also reformable, the dining area can make an angle so that you can use the cutlery left-handed for example. Also, the deformable cutlery can adapt to the user's arm-hand function. |
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8. Thickened cutlery
The cutlery has thicker handles than ordinary cutlery. It is available in all kinds of shapes and weights, such as hand shaped or simply round and heavy or lightweight. There are cutlery series where different handles are interchangeable. APPLICATION: Suitable if a user has difficulty making a grip movement and therefore can hardly hold the cutlery. A thickened handle is easier to hold. This makes cutting meat or a sandwich easier. |
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9. Sturdy cutlery
The cutlery is heavier than ordinary cutlery because it has been used heavier and more material. The weight of weighted cutlery (for example 1 fork) is about 170 grams. APPLICATION: This cutlery is specially designed for people with trembling hands such as Parkinson's disease, rheumatism or spasticity. The cutlery is extra heavy which reduces vibration and unwanted movements of the hand. |
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10. Single-handed cutlery
For single use, a number of combination bedspreads have been designed: knife fork, spoon fork. To prevent the food from shifting during cutting, you can use a tilt knife. Besides the custom cutlery, it is also advisable to use non-slip material, board edges etc. APPLICATION: This cutlery is specially designed for people who can use only one hand or arm, e.g. after a stroke. |
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Custom cups
Cups, or drinking cups, are available in different shapes and sizes. Most cups are made of porcelain (or unbreakable alternative melamine) or plastic. A cup often has one ear to hold the cup. A beaker can be drunk both cold and hot drinks. Cups are available in many different types and colors.
The cups are often available in a combination of adjustments such as spout cup with handles, a double wall cup with spout, a beaker with size designation and two ears, etc.
The cups are often available in a combination of adjustments such as spout cup with handles, a double wall cup with spout, a beaker with size designation and two ears, etc.
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1. Ear or handle?
A cup with a .o.ar .O.ar has a round, ear-shaped grip, the handle is attached to the cup at the top and under.Most cups are equipped with an ear.A handle has a much right shape and is only attached to top of the cup. |
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2. Two ears/handles
There are cups available with two ears or handles (grabbings), the size of which is different. Large and thick grips are often easier to hold. In addition, there are cup with removable or deformable grips that can be adjusted to the position of the fingers. By holding the cup with two hands, the weight of the cup is divided between both arms. The plastic cups are much lighter in use and therefore a possible solution in the arms under limited force. |
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3. Without ears or handle
A cup without ears or handle has no grip on which the cup can be lifted. For example, the cup may have a ribbed surface. Because of the ribbed area of the cup the user has better grip on the cup. |
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4. Double Wall
This cup has a double wall, which means cold drinks stay cool and hot drinks stay warm longer. This type of cup is also called a thermo cup. Double-walled cups are also available in glass version.
This cup has a double wall, which means cold drinks stay cool and hot drinks stay warm longer. This type of cup is also called a thermo cup. Double-walled cups are also available in glass version.
5. Sworded
A weighted cup is often provided with an extra thick bottom, which can be weighted with different materials. These cups can also be made of both porcelain and plastic.
A weighted cup is often provided with an extra thick bottom, which can be weighted with different materials. These cups can also be made of both porcelain and plastic.
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6. Drinking out
There are cups with a removable potion top made of porcelain and plastic. A drinking tout is a lid with spout. The lid completely closes the cup. The presence of the lid and the spout with a limited opening reduces the risk of tampering while drinking. Moreover, the user does not have to bend the head backwards to drink all the liquid from the cup because there is enough space for the nose. In addition, the chance of licking is smaller when drinking from this cup. Cups are available with one, two and without ears. |
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7. Anti-leak
A cup with an anti-launch system has a special lid to which is drunk. The cup is made so that no liquid accidentally leaks out of the cup, such as when falling over or being tilted. |
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8. Slug regulator
A cup with a slouch regulator consists of two reservoirs. The large reservoir can contain up to 250ml of drinking. The small reservoir can be used for 3 to 15ml drinking, this can be set by the user. When the cup is placed, the small reservoir will fill itself automatically, this happens within several scounds. If a sip is taken from the cup then it is drunk from the small tank, so the drink is never larger than has been set in advance. |
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9. Residue
The cup is marked with a size. This allows the amount of drinking to be dosed and checked. The structure on the outside of the cup is often coarse or with garter and ensures that the cup can be held well and does not slide out of hand. The cup can accommodate hot and cold drinks. |
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10. Nose Recess
A cup with nasal recess is uneven at the top. Some cups have a oblique top, others appear to have been taken out of it. |
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APPLICATIONS:
Reduced force
By holding the cup with two hands, the user distributes the weight of the cup over both arms. The plastic cups are much lighter in use and therefore a possible solution for limited strength in the arms.
Hand growth
Cups with a handle can be suitable for people who cannot properly enclose the ear of a regular cup by hand. Also cups without a grip can be a solution if the user can enclose it with both hands.
Decreased feeling
Cups with large, thick grips are easier to hold, the handles can be ears or handles. A cup with two handles can help prevent the cup from slipping out of one of its hands. Double-walled cups can help stop the user from burning like the outside of the cup sun that it notices this.
Coordination problems and tremor
For people with coordination problems and/or tremors, a weighted cup can be a suitable choice. The relatively heavy cup ensures that the muscles in hand and arms have to tighten so that the hand and arm (and thus the cup) are better controlled. An anti-leak cup or cup with drinking exhaust can also be prevented spilling.
Swallowing problems
A cup with slouch regulator can be suitable for people who choke regularly. This special cup prevents more drinking per drink than can be swallowed. Also a cup with drinking tout can offer a solution, because of the drinking tuit only a limited amount of moisture can be removed from the cup.
Too little or too much drinking
This cup is suitable for people where it is necessary to control and/or dose the amount of fluid taken.
Head can't tilt
A cup with nose cut can be suitable for people who cannot tilt their head backwards. is put with the high side of the mouth. The recess for the nose ensures that the head does not have to be tilted when taking a sip. Also a cup with built-in straw can be a solution, by sucking on the straw one does not need to tilt the cup and head.
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