Assistive technology can be used anywhere that people are. It only makes sense that assistive devices are available to help people in the kitchen. Here’s a handful of devices that may be helpful to you or a loved one.
It’s a cup with finger grips specifically designed for people who need extra help with grasping. It’s used by people with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities or arthritis. It features two areas with textured, slip resistant finger grooves on opposite sides of the cup. The cup is holds 12 ounces of a cold or hot beverage or even food. And, it’s is dishwasher and microwave safe! The product is sold in sets of four cups, and each set includes a travel tote that holds four cups. You can buy this product in different colors: mist, green tourmaline, ruby red, and golden. You can mix and match cups among available colors when selecting the set of four cups. The price is $12.99
Ecko 123 Stainless Steel Cheese Slicer
It’s a cheese slicer designed for use by individuals with upper extremity, fine motor or grasping disabilities or arthritis. This assistive device is a stainless steel cutting wire and a plastic roller. The roller is attached to a metal handle with a built-up handle. It’s specifically designed to require little effort to slice cheese. You can even adjust the head to slice cheese to your desired thickness. This device is available in one color, a grey handle. The price is $6.99.
Ideas in Motion Hand Operated Auto Turning Push Pull Whisk
The whisk is specifically designed for people with upper extremity disabilities. It was created for people who have difficulty making a rapid side-to-side motion required for a standard whisk. You simply grip the ergonomic handle and push down. When you push down, the whisk rotates more than 10 times per push. This 15 inch stainless steel device is dishwasher safe. The price is $7.99.