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Category: Household tasks

Tips och ideas about: Preparing meals


  • Care of clothing (18)
  • Cleaning (12)
  • Dish washing (6)
  • Getting goods and services (2)
  • Preparing meals (91)

Kitchen knife with holder

Kitchen knife with orthotic, works well for a person who lacks active hand function [..]

Kitchen knife with holder
Author Ragge2006 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Breakfast cart

Using the breakfast cart the user (who operates a wheelchair and has impaired hand function) can treat his wife to breakfast in bed [..]

Breakfast cart
Author Ragge2006 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Paper towel holder

Easily accessible paper towel holder [..]

Paper towel holder
Author Lotta2006 Categories Preparing mealsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Storage unit on casters with recycling bins

Storage unit on casters with practical recycling bins for sorting waste. The unit is heavy to move. [..]

Storage unit on casters with recycling bins
Author Lotta2006 Categories Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Pantry with slide-out storage

Pantry with slide-out storage appropriate for accessible kitchen [..]

Pantry with slide-out storage
Author Lotta2006 Categories Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Can opener

Can opener with wall bracket. [..]

Can opener
Author Gert2005 Categories Handling packaging, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Potato peeler

A machine that peels potatoes, useful for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Potato peeler
Author Gert2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cutting board with nails

Cutting board for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Cutting board with nails
Author Gert2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Cast-iron frying pan on LPG stove

Frying pan on LPB stove in adapted outdoor kitchen [..]

Cast-iron frying pan on LPG stove
Author Claes2005 Categories Preparing meals, SummerhousesTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Stainless steel container for household compost

Odorless household compost container on counter [..]

Stainless steel container for household compost
Author Claes2005 Categories Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Large stone mortar and pestle

A mortar and pestle makes it easy to crush nuts and spices for persons with poor hand function [..]

Large stone mortar and pestle
Author Claes2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Anti-slip mat

Mat that holds and stabilizes things/objects. [..]

Anti-slip mat
Author Gert2005 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Knife and cheese slicer with adapted handle

Useful tool in kitchen for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Knife and cheese slicer with adapted handle
Author Monica2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pot with large handles

Easy-grip handles, appropriate for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Pot with large handles
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Titanium frying pan

A frying pan that works well for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Titanium frying pan
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Water kettle with easy-grip handle

The handle is the deciding factor for choice of water kettle for persons with impaired grip. [..]

Water kettle with easy-grip handle
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6), Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Knife block suitable for persons with impaired grip

A knife block in which knives are placed horizontally is suitable for persons with impaired grip. [..]

Knife block suitable for persons with impaired grip
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, Preparing meals, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6), Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Storage containers for persons with impaired grip

Practical food storage for persons with impaired grip. [..]

Storage containers for persons with impaired grip
Author Susanne2005 Categories Kitchen, Preparing meals, StorageTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6), Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1)

Ladle suitable for persons with impaired grip

A ladle with a large handle sits well in the hand and is easy to balance for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Ladle suitable for persons with impaired grip
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Handy plastic clamp

Plastic clamp for sealing plastic bags that even works for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Handy plastic clamp
Author Susanne2005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Paper towel holder with easy-grip handle

By inserting a finger into the opening of the handle a person with impaired dexterity can grasp the paper towel roll. [..]

Paper towel holder with easy-grip handle
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Microwave oven with door hinged at bottom

The microwave oven door can be used to put things on – appropriate for wheelchair users [..]

Microwave oven with door hinged at bottom
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Appliances, Kitchen, Preparing mealsTags 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)

Serving cart with large handle

Wheelchair users with impaired hand function need a serving cart with a large handle at the right height; large wheels are preferable [..]

Serving cart with large handle
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Preparing meals, TransportingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Plastic kitchen utensils

Plastic kitchen utensils suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Plastic kitchen utensils
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Battery-operated kitchen scale

Kitchen scale appropriate for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Battery-operated kitchen scale
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Timer with big buttons that can be attached with magnet

Timer appropriate for persons with impaired hand function. [..]

Timer with big buttons that can be attached with magnet
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Preparing mealsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Battery-operated frother

Frother suitable for persons with impaired hand function; useful for functions such as mixing medications [..]

Battery-operated frother
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Handling of medicine, 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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