If you have someone who helps you, they can have a carers' assessment to see if they also need support to continue in their caring role. These may help to reduce tremor as they, by their heavier weight, require more effort to lift, thus stabilising the transfer of the cup or mug. What works for back pain can vary from person to person and what type of back pain is affecting them.

A person may display a poor appetite, but underlying this might be depression, difficulty communicating, pain and/or tiredness. The Ergonomic Nosey Cup is also a mobility aid suitable for individuals who may have problems in gripping.For anyone, whether able bodied or not, it is best to be sitting upright in a well-supported position. The Homecraft Two Handled Mugs with Lids are manufactured from high strength and translucent plastic, Homecraft has designed a Two-Handled Mug with two options for lids: one spout lid and one spill-resistant lid.

All OT Recommended products are tested for their functionality, ease of use, safety, and value for money. This lightweight Nose Cut Out Cup has been designed for those who find it difficult to tip their head back or to extend the neck. The Two Handled Nose Cup is a specially designed drinking aid that allows the user to take on fluid without having to move their head thanks to the clever nose cut out. Using cutlery is usually a two handed task - the food is secured by a fork in one hand, whilst the other hand uses a knife to cut the food.Two handles on either side of the cup allow you to securely hold the cup and also helps to prevent spills. By phone: You'll need to provide details of the person eligible for VAT exemption along with their National Insurance Number.

Ensure that the chair being used is a suitable height, that it offers adequate support and stability, but again, is easy to keep clean, if required. If you are at home and not currently receiving hospital treatment, you will need to contact the local authority occupational therapy service for adults. The Act also places a statutory duty on local authorities to assist their residents to prevent a deterioration in their health and well-being.The Deluxe Nosey Cup with Handles is made of a durable polycarbonate material that is also shatter-resistant. We are delighted to tell you that the Two Handled Nose Cup has been tried and tested by our team of Occupational Therapists who are proud to give it the OT Recommended seal of approval. There are both cutlery and cups/mugs available with a strap which goes across the back of your hand for additional grip, if required. Using a dish with a raised rim, or a clip-on plate guard, can help if a scooping motion is used to pick up food. If eating and drinking become slow and laborious, replace full meals with shorter, more frequent snacks.

Some mugs come with their own lids with straws, and straw holder are available to make sure the straw stays in the right position. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Healthcare Pro is a trading name of Nottingham Rehab Limited. Being new to a caring role can be scary and is often something you need to learn quickly, so we've put together this comprehensive guide to help you out.This Two Handled Nose Cup is perfect for serving both hot and cold drinks as well as portions of soup. Useful for people with conditions which make it difficult to maintain the proper drinking position, such as arthritis, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.