Cutlery for Rheumatoid Arthritis

northwest1965

Can anyone recommend some cutlery for rheumatoid arthritis.

I know i need it to be lightweight, should it be slightly curved?

It is for my elderly mother and i would like to be as nice as possible without looking baby like

thanks

wolfehouse

The (oxo) good grips range is fairly versatile as you can angle the blades etc.
They do lots of kitchen things but I would compare prices as they seem to vary widely.

In general a wider handle can be easier to hold but everyone is different,

LadyDee

northwest1965 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend some cutlery for rheumatoid arthritis.

I know i need it to be lightweight, should it be slightly curved?

It is for my elderly mother and i would like to be as nice as possible without looking baby like

thanks

You could ask her GP for a referral to a physio and/or Occupational Therapist (a field I worked in for many years) - she should be properly assessed and (probably) provided with appropriate implements. When I worked in the OT field we were often able to recommend and/or provide things that the client never even realised would make such a difference to their every day lives.

I realise that provision of these services probably differs from area to area these days, but it certainly is worth approaching her GP for the referral. This will have the added benefit of her being "on their books" as it were, so that if in the future she has a need for, say, provision of things like bathing aids and even structural alterations in her home, it will be easier to get things put in motion.

northwest1965

LadyDee wrote: »

You could ask her GP for a referral to a physio and/or Occupational Therapist (a field I worked in for many years) - she should be properly assessed and (probably) provided with appropriate implements. When I worked in the OT field we were often able to recommend and/or provide things that the client never even realised would make such a difference to their every day lives.

I realise that provision of these services probably differs from area to area these days, but it certainly is worth approaching her GP for the referral. This will have the added benefit of her being "on their books" as it were, so that if in the future she has a need for, say, provision of things like bathing aids and even structural alterations in her home, it will be easier to get things put in motion.

Thanks for that. She is already visiting the clinic. Small things like cutlery have to be bought ourselves.

Cyclamen

If you google your county an dcentre for independent living or independent living centre you might find you are near a charity that has allsorts of gadgets and aids to try out. These places don't sell the items although they can tell you where to look and often have OT's working there.

I have a weak poor grip and find flatter cutlery handles easier to hold.. and cheaper cutlery weighs less.

I have used the sponge handled ones and they have a good soft grip. As suggested above i have a few oxo good grips items and they help too.

It is often cheaper to buy from amazon/online than from a disability store but they are a good place to look.

DigForVictory

If you know anyone who tinkers with wood - turning it, carving it, whittling it - check with your mum what shape is easiest for her - chunky handled or just light and have a chat.
We made up about three sets of cutlery for my father-in-law & m'mother in law won't part with them now, as they were unique & his.