Parkinson’s disease can affect many areas of activities of daily living. One of these is eating food, but there are steps you can take to make dinnertime less of a hassle.
The problems are many and varied, but one issue that is particularly problematic is when plates and bowls slide around and won’t stay put.
People with Parkinson’s disease will have different experiences depending on the stage and severity of their condition. For instance, some individuals may rely primarily on one arm for activities of daily living, meaning that they cannot hold a plate in place while scooping their food.
For others, the problem may lie in the tremors commonly associated with Parkinson’s. This results in shaking movements that make holding the plate steady difficult to achieve. Scooping food with a spoon or sticking food with a fork may also present difficulties.
To counter these pesky situations, the individual with Parkinson’s may take advantage of the patented and revolutionary Freedom dinner aids.
Freedom No Slip Scoop Plate
The Freedom No Slip Scoop Plate comes with our patented Suction Pad Base, which can be screwed on to the bottom of the plate with no tools required. Once the suction pad has been placed on a clean, smooth surface, it will not slip and slide around while the user attempts to enjoy their meal.
Furthermore, the Freedom No Slip Scoop Plate features an intelligently shaped plate that allows the user to push food against the raised side of the plate. This means you can scoop and stick food with only one hand if necessary. This will make mealtime quicker and easier for many with Parkinson’s disease, as well as other muscle control disabilities.
Freedom No-Slip Soup Bowl
There’s nothing like a good soup or salad to start a savory dinner. For this purpose, consider using our Freedom No-Slip Soup Bowl. It features the same handy Suction Pad Base as the Freedom No Slip Scoop Plate. Therefore, you do not risk the bowl sliding or tipping and spilling hot liquid.
The bowl can safely hold 15 ounces of soup and features high sides to facilitate scooping and prevent spills.
You don’t have to deal with annoying plates and bowls that won’t stay put. Bring convenience back to dinnertime with these helpful products.
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