I was looking for items to use that would be more comfortable and found this website.
I have never ordered from it and was wondering if anyone else has?
I use a number of Good Grip items and was happy to see the utensils because I have very little grip in either hand now.
http://www.aidsforarthritis.com/catalog/kitchen.html
Kath Adult/obpi
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
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Kathleen Mallozzi
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
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Re: Useful Items to make life easier
Along those lines, the best kitchen utincil I have found is a pampered chef can opener. It is one of those safe edges can openers but you dont have to grip it closed as you do with regular can openers, just close it once and it stays closed until you remove it. Works very well!!
Amy 18 ROBPI from MN
Amy 18 ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Re: Useful Items to make life easier
I don't know what your level of function but I am currently in school to become an occupational therapist and one of the things we're taught to deal with is weak grip. There is something called a universal cuff which wraps around your palm allowing you to slide in objects(utensils, brushes, etc.) If you have a higher functionality there is all kinds of other stuff out there. I'm not comuter savy so I don't know how to post a link but there is a company called AliMed www.alimed.com. They have A LOT of differen't rehabilitation equipment but if you click on the bath safety, modality, ADL section you will find a selection of "adapted utensils" and "universal cuffs". I hope this will help.
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Carolyn J
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
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Kath & Becky,
Both of the web sites have great stuff that'll make my life easier. Thanks, both are equally good,"BPI-ers" you should check them out. Anything I can do to make my life simpler and easier I am doing & it all makes a big difference--even small utensils.
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
Both of the web sites have great stuff that'll make my life easier. Thanks, both are equally good,"BPI-ers" you should check them out. Anything I can do to make my life simpler and easier I am doing & it all makes a big difference--even small utensils.
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
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