SELF-FEEDING (Basic ADL)

This category of basic ADLs includes the following:

  • Getting food from plate to mouth

Below is a sampling of products and equipment that are designed to help you to feed yourself for a longer period of time. Click on the links to find out more information, see other products selections, and if you like, to make a purchase from one of our providers.

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Homecraft Queens Angled Cutlery, Right-Handed Angled Spoon, Ergonomic Adaptive Spoon, Cutlery with Easy-to-Grip Handles for Limited or Weak Grasp, Grip Spoon for Independent Eating, Adaptive Utensil

$14.00
 
  • Ergonomic angled design makes it easier to eat for individuals with difficult time positioning regular cutlery
  • Features an angled right-handed spoon with a handle that measures 1-1/4" in diameter x 3-5/8"L, helps increase comfort for those with weak or painful grasp
  • Lightweight stainless steel in plastic handle is easy to grip for individuals with limited grasp
  • Ideal for patient care in a home or clinical setting to increase functionality while eating and during self-feeding
  • Institutional dishwasher safe, BPA and phthalates free
Also available, and separately priced, are other utensils:  

Sammons Preston Clip-On Food Guard for Plates, Reusable Spill Prevention Eating Aid Assistant for Scooping Food, Lightweight Assistive Plate Guard for Disabled, Elderly, and Handicapped

$11.59
 
  • Simple and easy to use clip guard great for someone that only has use of one hand, helps to push the food onto the utensil
  • Food guard prevents food from accidentally being pushed off the plate while eating, ideal solution for those with children or elderly individuals who need assistance or have trouble eating
  • 1-1/4" guard with slightly curved design snaps onto any 9"-10" plate using three hooks, and helps scoop food onto a fork or spoon, making it easier to eat independently
  • High quality, sturdy build guard snaps on to plate and allows it to contain food on the plate, perfect for toddlers, children, seniors, elderly, and disabled
  • Dishwasher safe guard made with lightweight white plastic with light gray specs, BPA, Phthalates, and non-latex