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The Neater Eater is available in four different versions to enable people who have a tremor, uncontrolled or weak and limited movements to feed themselves. It consists of an arm mounted on one of three baseboards, fixed by fold away clamps to a table. Special high sided ceramic or plastic plates fit into a hole in the baseboard. Plastic or metal spoons fit into a special holder that clips to the arm. A foot operated version is available.
A lightweight cup with two horizontal slanted handles and a flat thumbs on grip above each handle. This design increases the leverage of the hand and assists in raising the cup to the lips without wrist motion. The cup is made from insulated plastic and has a plastic lid with a drinking spout.
A drinking cup with two small handles and two separate lids. The cup and lids are dishwasher safe and made of plastic capable of withstanding water or steam up to 120 degree centigrade. Normal household disinfectant can be used. Suitable for adults.
An adjustable utensil holder with a pocket for holding cutlery, pens and pencils. The hook & loop closure with D ring strap adjustment fits palms measuring 180 to 200mm. The fingers rest on soft cylindrical foam. It is supplied complete with plastic lightweight spoon.
Weighted spoons with straight plastic hands. Teaspoon or soup spoon available.
A knife and fork with plastic handles shaped to fit the fingers. 227g of additional weight is completely enclosed in the 25mm diameter handle.
An insulated plastic mug with a large handle and a spill resistant lid with a straw hole. It is available with or without a weighted base.
A portable battery powered feeding device. It comes with a wand switch positioned for head activation and an alternative plate switch which can be mounted for activation by foot, arm or other body part. Please note this is not a stock item and will need to be imported. The supplier does not have a demonstration unit.
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