Kitchen utensils

Sharp knives make cooking easier for persons with impaired hand function

Knives on magnetic holder

Knives on magnetic holder

The user prefers sharp knives for preparing and eating food. The knives are stored on a magnetic holder that sits on the wall. In general he does not use any special kitchen utensils.

He usually buys canned goods with pull-top rings to avoid using the can opener. He opens milk containers with his mouth.

Purchased from
Housewares store (knives), kitchen supply stores (magnetic holder)

Paid for by
The user

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Max studerar och bor ensam i lägenhet. Han skadade sig 2002 och har han en hög ryggmärgsskada (C5 inkomplett med bibehållen känsel). Han har personlig assisistans ca 13 timmar per dag.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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