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Fifteen Facts About: Adaptive Tableware for ChildrenStudies show that the majority of parents purchase some type of adaptive dinnerware for their toddler who is learning how to feed by him or herself.
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Facts About Adaptive Tableware for the Handicapped Child or ChildrenAdaptive tableware for handicapped children is largely misunderstood. Conventional wisdom says that adapted plates and dishes are boring, ineffective, and prone to breakage. -
For Your Disabled Child or for Any Disabled Children, Adaptive Plates and Bowls with Features for Better NutritionAdaptive Plates and Bowls designed for your Disabled Child or for any Disabled Children
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Adapted Plates, Bowls, Dishes and Cupholders: Frequently Purchased by Persons Without DisabilitiesPlates, dishes, bowls, and cup holders adapted for use by persons who may have a condition that prevents them from using ordinary tableware.
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Adaptive Tableware: Myths and TruthAdaptive tableware is a special type of tableware-dishes, plates, bowls, and cupholders-which helps those with special conditions enjoy better mealtimes.
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Persons with Spastic Cerebral Palsy Can Enjoy Mealtimes with Greater FreedomTo adequately provide for increased independence during mealtimes, it is necessary to use tableware which can stand up to real-world conditions. -
Five Steps to Administrating Improved Mealtimes for Paralysis PatientsFive recommended steps to improving mealtimes for paralytic patients-both for better nutrition and, in many cases, a step toward independence.
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How Do I Deal with Tremors at Mealtimes?A tremor which does not allow a person to effectively feed himself or herself-whatever the initial cause-will result in poor nutrition as well as a degraded feeling of independence.
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Muscular Dystrophy and Meals: How Patients Can Overcome Difficulties and Improve NutritionSymptoms of muscular dystrophy include muscle contractions and limited range of movement. There is a company called Freedom Dinnerware which produces specially adapted cup holders and tableware for persons with muscular dystrophy.
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Learn About Tableware for Huntington's Disease PatientsFour Types of Adaptive Tableware for Those with Huntington's Disease.
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Better Health for Children and Adults Affected by AutismTo promote independence, there is a remarkable line of assistive tableware produced by the Freedom Dinnerware company which is unlike any other type of assistive tableware.
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Spasticity Management: Better Tableware Means Better HealthAre you a person affected by spasticity? Then you are well aware of the problems presented by mealtimes. Slipping and sliding dishes and plates and bowls: all seem to have a mind of their own, and never seem to want to stay in one place.
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Improved Mealtimes for the Spastic Patient:Hand tremors and impulsive movements are no match for Freedom Dinnerware's two pronged, patented system of its vacuum pad and field-tested contoured lips and edges.
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Dinnerware to Assist the Autistic PersonWhile it is a special challenge for the autistic person to surmount many of life's everyday tasks, mealtime can present yet another set of challenges.
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Adapted Plates and Bowls Provide Mealtime Independence for Stroke SurvivorsWhether you are a stroke survivor or the caregiver or spouse of a stroke survivor, you are already well aware of the effects of this condition. Diet, nutrition, and eating issues are the top areas of concern highlighted by the NSA. -
All About...Folding Cupholders for Wheelchairs, Scooters, and WalkersDon't be without your favorite beverages just because you happen to use a mobility device. -
Non Skid Suction Pad BowlFreedom Non Skid Suction Pad Bowl -
Non Skid Suction Pad Scoop PlateFreedom Non Skid Suction Pad Scoop Plate -
Taking Your Questions About...Non-Skid Divider PlatesDivider plates help provide more satisfying mealtimes for kids who are learning to eat, as well as folks suffering from degenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, or Parkinson's Disease. -
The Top 7 Features of a Great Non-Tip DrinkholderSlip? Tip? What's the difference. For most manufacturers, there is no difference. -
Freedom Dinnerware: a Guide for Patients and CaregiversFreedom Dinnerware is designed both for children learning how to eat as well as folks suffering from degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, and Cerebral Palsy that make mealtimes difficult. -
Q: "What Kind of Dinnerware is Needed for a Multiple Sclerosis Patient?"One notable aspect of multiple sclerosis is, of course, difficulty with motor skills. And in no other daily activity are motor skills more necessary than during mealtimes. -
Personal Mobility Challenges, Personal Mobility SolutionsThere was a time you moved around with little effort and put no thought into this everyday task. Nowadays, even though you think long and hard about getting from Point A to Point B, you don't always have a ready solution. -
Five Great Upgrade Packages for Your Wheelchair, Scooter, or WalkerIf you have mobility difficulties and use a wheelchair, scooter, or walker, you are well aware that these assistive devices don't exactly come with a lot of bells and whistles. -
Social Meals Made Easy with Assistive DevicesIf you are elderly, disabled, or simply find mealtimes difficult--why should you miss out on all the joy, laughter, and conversation? No need to, though, if you take advantage of assistive devices for mealtimes. -
How to Make Cutting and Peeling Safer and More EnjoyableThe kitchen presents a unique set of problems for elderly, ill, or disabled persons--or for persons who simply have trouble moving around and dealing with the demands of everyday living. -
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Non Skid Cup HolderFreedom Non Skid Cup Holder
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Non Skid Divided PlateFreedom Non Skid Divided Plate
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Ask the Arthritis Supplies ExpertMy husband suffers from arthritis so badly that almost everything he does causes him pain and discomfort.
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FAQs About Wheelchair CupholdersHow does a wheelchair cupholder differ from other types of cupholders?
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Top 7 Uses for Non-Tip Cup HoldersAnybody--children or adult, impaired or not--who ever wishes to keep their drink secure, can benefit from non-tip drink holders that hold tight to any smooth surface...and remove easily with just one finger!
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Independent Mealtimes for Cerebral Palsy Pediatric Patients?If you're a caregiver or parent whose patient or child has spastic cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia or spastic diplegia), you know that it's a difficult task to promote independence in the child.
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How Can Adaptive Cup Holders and Dinnerware Help Parkinson's Patients?Parkinson's patients may have any of a host of symptoms--from insomnia and mood changes, to memory loss and sensation loss. But the one symptom that perhaps most clearly defines Parkinson's Disease is an impairment of motor skills.
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What Are the Best Plates and Dishes for Children?But the biggest problem is that most dinnerware, when used by children, happens to grow a set of wings. Plates and dishes that are perfectly stable under the hand of an adult slip, slide, and fly.
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Q: Is Arthritis Curable?In most instances, the answer is "No." At this point, there is no cure for arthritis.
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Myths and Facts About Arthritis Treatment SolutionsBecause arthritis affects so many people, there are many misconceptions about effective treatments for this often debilitating condition.
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The Arthritic Person's Essential Guide to Getting Ready Every DayReclaiming Personal Space with Adapted Arthritic Aids
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One Morning in the Life of an Arthritic PersonAt one time, she could sleep until the sun rose high in the sky, but that was before. Now, it's early to bed and early to rise--and pain is her alarm clock. She could be anybody; we will call her Janice. What makes her different-she is an arthritic person.
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Is the Garden Off-Limits for Arthritic Persons?Never let it be said that the garden--whether indoor or outdoor--is off limits to arthritic persons.
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Fun and Games with Arthritic Aids?Does arthritis mean sitting alone in a chair every night, reading old magazines?
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Understanding Wheelchair, Scooter, and Walker Assistive DevicesUnless you use a wheelchair or walker, it's often hard to understand what they're all about. Yes, they function as a mobility device to take a person from place to place. But they're far more than just that.
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From the Bed to the Doctor's Office: Mobility Aids for CaregiversWhether this is your spouse, parent, or patient, it's your job to get them to the doctor by 10:30. The person would rather do it by themselves--if they could. They want to; they are motivated. But they simply aren't physically able.
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Top 4 Assistive Products for MealtimesInformation on assistive eating and feeding products available.
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Fully Independent Mealtimes (With a Little Help)Information on assisitive feeding and adaptive eating ustensils available.
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How to Approach Bathing and Toilet Privacy IssuesInformation on bathing and toileting aids available for seniors and the Elderly.
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Did You Know About..Information on Bathing, dressing and toileting aids available.
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Comfort Assistive Devices: The BasicsInformation on assisitive devices available to caregivers
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How to Introduce Helpful Assistive Devices to Your Patient, Parent, or SpouseIdentifying basic needs as a caregiver.
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The Basics of Household Assistive ProductsInformation on adaptive and assitive products available for caregivers.
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Approaching Comfort Issues as a CaregiverInformation on products available for caregivers to improve patient comfort.
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Personal Mobility Challenges, Personal Mobility SolutionsArticle and Information about products that help with mobility challeneges.
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Five Great Upgrade Packages for Your Wheelchair, Scooter, or WalkerArticle and information on wheelchair acessories that make life easier.
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Social Meals Made Easy with Assistive Devicesadapted bowls, adative plates, dinning, help eating, assist
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How to Make Cutting and Peeling Safer and More EnjoyableArticle and information on adaptive kitcen utensils for the elderly, handicapped, disababled and physically impaired.
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Top 5 Picks for Assistive Dressing AidsInformation on assistive and adaptive dressing aids for the impaired, disabled and handicapped.
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Six Steps to Full Independence with Adapted Bathing and Grooming AidsInformation on assistive and adaptive bathing aids.
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Enjoy the Great Outdoors with Adapted Gardening ToolsInformation on adaptive garden tools for the disabled or handicapped.
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Top Products to Ease Pain and Increase ComfortInformation on assistive products to ease pain.
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Quick Fixes for Mobility Difficulties Around the HouseInformation on assistive mobility aids for the disabled.
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Getting Out of the House: Surmounting Life's ObstaclesInformation on practical daily living aids for around the house.
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A Well-Stocked Kitchen for Arthritic CooksCooking, Cutting, Slicing, and Spreading Tools for Arthritic Persons
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Can an Arthritic Person Cook Up a Mean Lasagna Dinner?Article on adaptive kitchen aids available for people with arthritis.