Taylor-Cookson, Judith; Mitchell, Justine (November 2001). "Cutlery for children with special needs". British Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 8 (11): 426–430. doi: 10.12968/bjtr.2001.8.11.13814. ISSN 1354-8581. This set of eating utensils were designed to help people with lower finger dexterity. While there are several other high-tech designs invented for the same purpose, I chose this one because producing it would be less expensive. Thus, making it accessible for more people. 9 5. Conversation starting forks These systems deliver food to the diner's mouth via, for example, a rotating plate and a mechanical or electronically controlled spoon. Some systems are powered, others are hand or foot operated. Available as: 1) SPORK - Combined Spoon/Fork 2) 'Knife' only (Now available) 3) 'Knife' and Spork Set

Non-metallic or plastic coated cutlery may help to prevent damage to the lips, teeth and mouth, and weighted cutlery may be useful if you have tremor. Cutlery with 'built-up' handles - many people with arthritis in the hands, fingers or wrists, find holding conventional cutlery difficulty. So, who invented the fork as cutlery to be used at the dining table? We cannot be sure, but a manuscript from 1004 CE tells the story of Maria Argyropoulina, a Greek niece of Byzantine Emperor Basil II, who would use a certain golden instrument with two prongs to eat her meals.During this time, the norm was to cut food using a knife and eat it using one’s fingers. Argyropoulina’s fork use wasn’t appreciated by conservative members of the society though - her refusal to eat with her fingers was seen as arrogant and vain. 2It is also speculated that the fork’s resemblance to the devil’s pitchfork caused God-fearing people to view it with much skepticism. 3with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities; The SuperSafe™ Knife has a unique rippled blade design that cuts through food but can’t be used as a weapon. It can’t be snapped or sharpened: it’s the practical and safe alternative to a conventional metal, hard plastic or disposable knife. Weighted cutlery - individuals with certain disabilities may find heavier cutlery easier to control. These items are designed either for the right or left hand, so take care to choose the one you need.

Combination spoon, knife and fork utensil Splayds (or spknorks) are a combination of fork, knife and spoon in one utensil. A splayd beside a pieWhen your duty of care calls for a reliable, practical alternative to the potential dangers of harmful, hard cutlery, the SuperSafe™ Knife is the proven choice for safety, reliability and economy.

If you find the idea of wearing a bib difficult, you might like to consider wearing a standard cooking apron, although they are not generally waterproof and will need washing. People with dementia often experience difficulties with eating and drinking, although everyone will be different.The SuperSafe™ Spork is simple, safer and easy to use. When your duty of care calls for a safer and sensible alternative to the potential dangers of metal, hard plastic or disposable cutlery, SuperSafe™ is the proven first choice for safety, reliability and economy. Penrose, Dina (1993). Occupational Therapy for Orthopaedic Conditions. Therapy in Practice. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4899-3085-9. ISBN 978-0-412-39370-9. S2CID 37256600. Difficulties with initiating or carrying out movement may occur in later stages. This might affect all actions required to get food to the mouth and then to eat it. Verbal prompting and physical assistance may be needed. Finger foods or less ‘messy’ foods might help. As dementia progresses, swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) become more common. If a person has difficulty chewing and swallowing, you are advised to seek an appointment with a speech and language therapist. Having softer foods might help. In several food cultures around the world, eating food with a fork is so common that most diners wouldn’t know how to get through their meal without one! But this wasn’t always the case. Compared to other pieces of cutlery, the invention of the fork and its addition to the dining table is fairly recent. History of the fork: Ancient forks

Forks were also used in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece. 2 Not at the table, but as cooking tools used for carving or lifting meat. Who invented the fork as cutlery? In an environment where conventional metal, hard plastic or disposable cutlery may pose a danger or risk to those under supervision or care, the SuperSafe™ Spork proves a perfect alternative. The word spork is a portmanteau of spoon and fork. It appeared in the 1909 supplement to the Century Dictionary, where it was described as a trade name and "a ' portmanteau-word' applied to a long, slender spoon having, at the end of the bowl, projections resembling the tines of a fork". [4] The word "spork" was later registered as a trademark in the US and the UK. Forks (and other cutlery) with a unique word engraved on each piece to help diners start a conversation! I can think of so many situations where these would have been great ice breakers. 10NRS Healthcare M80270 Kura Care Adult Cutlery Set, Easy Grip Set (Eligible for VAT relief in the UK) The Century dictionary and cyclopedia; a work of universal reference in all departments of knowledge with a new atlas of the world". archive.org . Retrieved 2017-05-19.