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Category: Eating, drinking

Tips och ideas about: Drinking


  • Drinking (28)
  • Eating (21)

Long straw

– enables people without function in arms or legs to drink independently [..]

Long straw
Author Ragge2015 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Water bottle with long straw

Water bottle attached to wheelchair [..]

Water bottle with long straw
Author Kenneth2014 Categories DrinkingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Holder for water bottle on wheelchair

Thanks to the bottle holder you will always have your water bottle with you – suitable for persons using a wheelchair [..]

Holder for water bottle on wheelchair
Author Gordon2012 Categories Drinking, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Mug with double glass for insulation

Attractive, lightweight heat-insulated coffee mug – suitable for people with reduced sensation [..]

Mug with double glass for insulation
Author Yasmin2012 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Attractive tea mug with double wall glass

Tea mug with insulated double wall glass – suitable for people with impaired grip and loss of sensation [..]

Attractive tea mug with double wall glass
Author Anonym 12011 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Water bottle with crocheted cover

….makes the bottle easy to grip and easy to bring along – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Water bottle with crocheted cover
Author Anonym 192011 Categories Drinking, Training, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted cup

– an easy way for people who have no finger function to drink [..]

Adapted cup
Author Adam2010 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Nutcracker

A nutcracker makes it easier to open screw tops – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Nutcracker
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Drinking, Handling packaging, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Milk container with large handle

– aids people with impaired hand function [..]

Milk container with large handle
Author Anonym 162010 Categories Drinking, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Thermal mug with large handle

Thermal mug with large handle suitable for people with impaired grip and reduced sensation [..]

Thermal mug with large handle
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Drinking, Preventing/healing ulcersTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Small easy-grip thermos

Thermos with good handle and automatic lid – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Small easy-grip thermos
Author Tomas2009 Categories DrinkingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Small wheelchair table for tea cup

Cup with straw on wheelchair table enables persons with extensive disabilities to drink unassisted [..]

Small wheelchair table for tea cup
Author Nina2008 Categories Drinking, Moving around by wheelchair, TransportingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

‘Camelbak’ hydration system

With the ‘camelbak’ water is always accessible when lying in bed – suitable for persons with compromised arm/hand function [..]

‘Camelbak’ hydration system
Author Gordon2008 Categories Drinking, Preventing urinary infectionsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wine bottle opener with gas cartridge

Easy to use wine bottle opener – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Wine bottle opener with gas cartridge
Author Tomas2008 Categories Drinking, Opening/closingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

China mug with thermal insulation

Easy-grip mug with rubber ring that insulates – suitable for persons with loss of sensation [..]

China mug with thermal insulation
Author Anonym 12008 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified kitchen table

A round table with a pedestal leg in the middle can be suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Modified kitchen table
Author Anders2007 Categories Drinking, Eating, FurnitureTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Drinking water directly from the faucet

A method for persons with high spinal cord injury to drink water [..]

Drinking water directly from the faucet
Author Anders2007 Categories Drinking, Kitchen, Water- and gas-tapsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Mug and mug holder on electric wheelchair

Suitable mug for persons with loss of sensation and compromised arm and/or hand function; the mug is always accessible in a holder on the electric wheelchair [..]

Mug and mug holder on electric wheelchair
Author Ragge2006 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Read and snack in bed

Combined reading and snack table integrated in a customized night table, suitable for persons with compromised or no arm and/or hand function [..]

Read and snack in bed
Author Ragge2006 Categories Drinking, Eating, ReadingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic mug with large handle

Easy-grip, lightweight mug that can be used by persons with impaired hand function [..]

Plastic mug with large handle
Author Bruno2005 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wine and shot glass adapted with handle

Beautiful wine and shot glasses appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Wine and shot glass adapted with handle
Author Monica2005 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

China mug

Easy-grip mug – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

China mug
Author Monica2005 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic mug

Mug with adapted handle – suitable for persons with loss of sensation or impaired hand function [..]

Plastic mug
Author Monica2005 Categories Drinking, Eating, drinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Easy-grip bottle opener

Bottle opener that can be used by persons with impaired hand function [..]

Easy-grip bottle opener
Author Susanne2005 Categories Drinking, Handling packaging, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Thermal mug

Thermal mug with large handle suitable for persons with impaired grip and loss of sensation. [..]

Thermal mug
Author Anonym 12005 Categories DrinkingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Water kettle with handle attached at both ends

Water kettle with handle attached at both ends and customized lid appropriate for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function. [..]

Water kettle with handle attached at both ends
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Drinking, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Teapot with easy-grip handle

Teapot with handle attached at both ends and customized lid suitable for persons with impaired arm and/or hand function. [..]

Teapot with easy-grip handle
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Drinking, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified milk container holder

A strap taped to the milk container holder works well for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Modified milk container holder
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Drinking, Lifting and carrying, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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