For some, the act of eating is a joy of life. It is an opportunity to savor taste, texture, color, aroma, and presentation. These folks have been clustered into a group that is commonly called “foodies.” For others, eating is simply a task performed to ensure the nutrition of the body. Meals may be eaten with no variation for the palate or the other senses. This type of food consumption may be due to lack of appetite, need for weight management, food allergies, or a host of other reasons. Hand pain, trembling hands, or wrists and hands that are swollen or gnarled due to inflammation and/or deformed joints are certain realities that can curb one’s enthusiasm for the task of eating. Rest assured, there are adaptive utensils to encourage a better dining experience.
Poor nerve function, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic muscle spasm, bone fractures and more can lead to changes in the ability to eat. High-quality, specially designed eating utensils have been created to address needs of this kind. Options like Elder Essentials Adaptive Eating Utensils are available to create a more natural eating experience. The stainless steel utensil set includes a knife, a fork, a tablespoon, and a teaspoon. Large handles are part of the ergonomic design for an easy grip. The serrated knife can be used with one hand to optimize dexterity. Luckily, the 4-piece set is handsomely priced and dishwasher safe too.
Additional items that might offer greater ease with eating are adaptive eating aids like arthritis clip-on eating utensils, KE-Classic Bendable Built-Up Handle Eating Utensils, or the Parkinson’s Swivel Handle Eating Utensils. All of these special supplies are designed for better functionality and comfort. Coincidentally, if you or someone you know enjoys cooking as well, consider a simple add-on tool in the kitchen: the easy-grip rubber jar & bottle opener. This easy-grip gadget can make a huge impact when you want to save time preparing a meal!
Spending time in the kitchen and at the dinner table can be comforting in many ways. Not only are the kitchen and dinner tables used to prepare meals, but those same places are also sites that host heart-felt discussions among family and friends. Life is full of simple pleasures. Hold them close (with all ten arthritic fingers, if needed), and cherish the new phases of life where we dwell.
Daily living activities like eating, sleeping, and bathing should be experienced with as much ease as possible. Those activities can also be enjoyable when done well. To that end, The Elder Expo was created with one objective: to provide elderly seniors and individuals with special needs affordable products to help them continue to live independently.
In this context, eating can be a simple pleasure or a simple task to ensure nutrition for the body. Whatever your perception, meaningful information is shared to help you meet your special needs. Should you have any questions about products or orders, please call The Elder Expo directly at 1-877-728-9507 for assistance. Service hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m EST.
