This red handled cutlery is suitable for dementia care, the partially impaired or those who have restricted hand/wrist movement. The contoured, flexible rubber handles provide excellent grip while the teaspoon, spoon and fork all have bendable stainless steel shafts. Latex free and dishwasher safe, they can be bought individually or as an extra value 4 piece assessment kit.
Code Item
M56607 Teaspoon M56619 Tablespoon M56620 Fork
M56632 Rocker Knife
M56644 Four Piece Assessment Kit 2 Wade Dignity Plates
Price Each Each Each Each Each
Bendable
Available in 3 distinctive colours, this sloped plate complements existing household crockery. Suitable for one handed use. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Diameter 229mm (9"). Available in 3 colours. See below clinical evidence.
White Green Yellow Price M18009 M18011 M18023 Each
3 Plate Surround
Use this economical clip-on Plate Surround to help push food onto a spoon or fork when dining. Prevents food spillage onto table. Attaches easily to plates between 230-280mm (9-11"). Dishwasher and microwave safe. Ultralite cutlery sold separately.
Code Price G31085 Each G67675 Retail Pack Each
4 KeepWarm Dish
For those who require extra time to finish a meal, this plastic keep warm dish assures the food will remain hot. Just open the pot and fill the chamber with hot water. Lid included. Dishwasher safe. Dimensions: Diameter: 200mm (8"). Diameter of filling spout: 25mm (1"). Height: 95mm (33
⁄4
Code Price M24289 Each
5 Napkleen Disposable Clothing Protectors
Disposable clothing protectors with an adhesive backing strip that sticks easily to any clothing item. Simply peel and stick to the chest and turn the integrated pocket outwards to maximise protection from food or medical spills. Super absorbent lightweight material with leak proof protection on the underside and a ‘crumb catcher’. Hygienic and cost effective. Supplied in a pack of 50.
Code Price M10802 Pack
6 Economy Clothing Protectors
Waterproof adult clothing protector made from a highly absorbent cotton surface backed with a PVC underlayer. Stops liquid getting onto the user’s clothes. Available in two sizes, medium (70cm) and long (90cm) and in a version with a crumb tray. Can be machine washed and tumble dried to 75˚C. Attached around neck with a stud fastener. Available in a choice of styles and colours.
Code Item
M29598 Medium - Blue M29604 Medium - Red M29616 Medium - Green M29628 Long - Blue M29639 Long - Red M29641 Long - Green
M29653 Long - Blue with crumb tray M29665 Long - Red with crumb tray M29677 Long - Green with crumb tray
Price Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each
Clips Onto Plates & Easy Grip & See 3 One Handed Use Suitable for 4 3 Colours 1 2
3 6
Keeps Meals Warm
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CLINICAL EVIDENCE
Choice of 3 Colours
Researchers atBostonUniversitysuggest that60%ofpeoplewithdementiahave a visual impairment andthat40%ofpeoplewithdementia suffer significantweight loss. These two statistics canbe linkedandresearchershave shownthat theweight loss canbedue, inpart, to the loss of abilitytodistinguishcontrastbetweencolours–foodonplainwhite plates.Wheneating anddrinkingwithtableware that offers ahighcontrast colour they foundthat84%ofpatientshadanincrease inliquidlevel and24%hadanincrease infood intake. This inturncanhelpwithreducing constipation, anaemia,mouthsores andcan enable a speedier recoveryfromillness or surgery.Using colouredcrockeryandabright colourednon-slipmat (seepages252-253) canencouragepeoplewithdementia and/or visual impairment to eat anddrink. Seepages238-245for other colouredcrockery.