Kitchen utensils made of wood or plastic are easy to use; they are not slippery nor do they conduct heat.
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Kitchen utensils
Sharp knives make cooking easier for persons with impaired hand function
Plastic kitchen utensils
Plastic kitchen utensils suitable for persons with impaired hand function
Author: Anonym 1
Personen bor ihop med fru och barn i villa. Han arbetar deltid. Han skadade sig 1975 och har en hög tetraplegi (C5). Genom hand-kirurgi fick han bättre greppfunktion i båda händer. Han har personlig assistans 7 timmar om dagen.
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