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Category: Eating, drinking

Tips och ideas about: Eating


  • Drinking (28)
  • Eating (21)

Flatware holder

– an easy way for people without finger function to hold a fork [..]

Flatware holder
Author Alex2015 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Silicone ball as flatware holder

– an easy way to get a better grip on a fork or spoon – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Silicone ball as flatware holder
Author Alex2015 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Folding tray

– can replace a table when necessary – suitable for people who use electric wheelchair [..]

Folding tray
Author Ragge2015 Categories Eating, Garden, Outdoor lifeTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Flatware strap

A simple holder for flatware – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Flatware strap
Author Anonym 232015 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bestic flatware

A simple maneuverable assistive device for eating – suitable for disabled people who can’t use their arms and hands [..]

Bestic flatware
Author Martin2015 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Custom-designed holder for popsicle stick

– enable people with impaired hand function to hold a popsicle stick [..]

Custom-designed holder for popsicle stick
Author Anonym 12013 Categories Eating, Lifting and carryingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

My Spoon eating aid

– an electronic aid that enables people without arm and hand function to eat by themselves [..]

My Spoon eating aid
Author Martin2012 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Warming stone made out of soapstone

Soapstone is used to keep food warm – practical for slow eaters [..]

Warming stone made out of soapstone
Author Nina2008 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Adapted dining table

The table support frame is sawn off to enable wheelchair users to slide their knees under the table. [..]

Adapted dining table
Author Glenn2008 Categories Dining room, Eating, FurnitureTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Modified knife

Modified knife – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Modified knife
Author Mats2008 Categories Eating, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Universal holder on wrist bandage

Holder for flatware and typing sticks sewn onto wrist bandage, suitable for persons without wrist function or finger dexterity [..]

Universal holder on wrist bandage
Author Anders2007 Categories Communication at work, Eating, Switching on and off, Use of computer, Use of phoneTags 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)

Adapted eating utensils

Adapted eating utensils make it possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury to eat without assistance [..]

Adapted eating utensils
Author Anders2007 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Dining table

By pulling out a drawer a wheelchair user can sit at a table that she or he otherwise could not slide in under [..]

Dining table
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Eating, Furniture, Living roomTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Eat with fork

Wheelchair glove makes it easier for persons with impaired hand function to hold a fork [..]

Eat with fork
Author Yasmin2007 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Customized wheelchair table

Wheelchair table enables a person with impaired arm and hand function to eat, read and write [..]

Customized wheelchair table
Author Ragge2006 Categories Eating, Handwriting/mouthwriting, ReadingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Eat a sandwich without using hands

Plexiglas table on stand enables persons without active hand function to eat food such as a sandwich. [..]

Eat a sandwich without using hands
Author Ragge2006 Categories EatingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted eating utensils

Orthosis makes independent eating possible for a person with a high spinal cord injury. [..]

Adapted eating utensils
Author Ragge2006 Categories EatingTags 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)

Customized night table

An all-in-one night table with room for many functions that helps a person with a high injury to stay in touch with and have control over the rest of the world even when in bed [..]

Customized night table
Author Ragge2006 Categories Eating, Reading, Television and sound, Use of alarm, Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electric salt grinder

Salt grinder appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Electric salt grinder
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Eating, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)
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