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Have you tried a weighted or stabilizing spoon for tremors?

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Have you tried a weighted or stabilizing spoon for tremors?

67%

Yes, and it helped Yes, and it helped

33%

No, not yet No, not yet

67%

Yes, and it helped

Tell us what changed: fewer spills, more confidence, or eating with others again?

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No, not yet

Weighted spoons work for many tremors but not all. The article explains which type of tremor each spoon style is built for.

Weighted spoons work for many tremors but not all. The article explains which type of tremor each spoon style is built for. Show Less

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Bigger mealtime problem in your house: tremors spilling food, or a weak grip dropping utensils?

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Bigger mealtime problem in your house: tremors spilling food, or a weak grip dropping utensils?

50%

Tremors and spills Tremors and spills

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Weak grip, dropping Weak grip, dropping

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Tremors and spills

Weighted utensils and stabilizing spoons are built for tremor. The extra weight steadies the hand between plate and mouth.

Weighted utensils and stabilizing spoons are built for tremor. The extra weight steadies the hand between plate and mouth. Show Less

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Weak grip, dropping

Built-up foam handles and bendable utensils are made for weak or painful grip. A cuff utensil holds on even when the hand can't.

Built-up foam handles and bendable utensils are made for weak or painful grip. A cuff utensil holds on even when the hand can't. Show Less

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Wheelchair costume: make the chair part of the costume, or dress the person and leave the chair?

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Wheelchair costume: make the chair part of the costume, or dress the person and leave the chair?

79%

Chair is the costume Chair is the costume

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Leave the chair alone Leave the chair alone

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Chair is the costume

Pirate ship, race car, throne: the chair becomes the showpiece and nobody has to explain it.

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A great costume on the person keeps the chair easy to push, fold, and get through doors all night.

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Have you tried a weighted or stabilizing spoon for tremors?

67% Yes, and it helped Yes, and it helped

33% No, not yet No, not yet

67% Yes, and it helped

33% No, not yet

Bigger mealtime problem in your house: tremors spilling food, or a weak grip dropping utensils?

50% Tremors and spills Tremors and spills

50% Weak grip, dropping Weak grip, dropping

50% Tremors and spills

50% Weak grip, dropping

Wheelchair costume: make the chair part of the costume, or dress the person and leave the chair?

79% Chair is the costume Chair is the costume

21% Leave the chair alone Leave the chair alone

79% Chair is the costume

21% Leave the chair alone

67%

Yes, and it helped Yes, and it helped

33%

No, not yet No, not yet

67%

Yes, and it helped

33%

No, not yet

50%

Tremors and spills Tremors and spills

50%

Weak grip, dropping Weak grip, dropping

50%

Tremors and spills

50%

Weak grip, dropping

79%

Chair is the costume Chair is the costume

21%

Leave the chair alone Leave the chair alone

79%

Chair is the costume

21%

Leave the chair alone