Angled cups - having an angled or slanted cylinder to hold the liquid means less head-tilt is required when drinking. While they say that it is a decent option for helping to moderate the intake of liquids, they found that it was leaky, and impossible to seal to prevent drips.

This kitchen and dining aid has an easy to hold handle making it as comfortable to use as possible. The handles slot easily into the side of the cup and you can slide them on and off depending on the preferred set-up, and what is most comfortable for you. On the other hand, one buyer did express some satisfaction, when we interviewed her, saying that her elderly grandfather uses it to drink water. It allows you to drink dribble-free without sitting or raising your head. There are three levels at 4, 6, and 8 oz, and you can control the liquid intake. Overall, this is an excellent choice if you’re searching for a cheap dysphagia cup.A buyer comments that he is very impressed with the quality of the Rolyn clear cup and that he highly recommends it. The reviewer also states that it helped his mother to regain independence and that the cup is easy to use. It features a one-piece lid, a drinking spout, and it’s easy to assemble and disassemble it. The wedge mug is also dishwasher safe, and it’s made in the USA. This blue provable cup has a broad base to minimize spilling and tipping, two removable handles, and it delivers a fixed amount of liquid with every slip – 5 cc. The cup is also easy to clean, and you can even toss in the dishwater. The Rolyn cup is also offered in 10 cc model. If you have not had an opportunity to discuss your eating and drinking difficulties with a professional, you are strongly advised to seek an assessment of your situation. Eating and drinking both involve many different decisions, actions and movements. They are complex activities and can be disrupted in many ways. For anyone, whether able bodied or not, it is best to be sitting upright in a well-supported position. You should be sat close to the table or tray, which should be roughly at the height of your elbow. This means that the table can be used to support your forearms if required.

The first dysphagia cup we examined was the Provale convalescent drinking cup. Its manufacturers say that its broad base is designed to decrease the chances of spilling and tipping, and its dual handles provide for a more secure drinking experience. The Kinsman wedge cup was the fourth convalescent cup we examined and Kinsman says that it is specifically indicated to be used by individuals suffering from a progressive neurogenic disease as well as for general dysphagia. As a whole, users have a mixed opinion regarding the Royal provable cup, and they agree that it should have been designed better. A happy buyer mentions that his mother can control the amount of liquid she gets thanks to this dysphagia cup. 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.

Novo Cup

Two-handled mugs - for people with a hand tremor or reduced strength, drinking vessels with two handles may be easier to control. This practical daily living aid is the ideal solution for accurately measuring and regulating consumption. This kitchen and dining aid also has a clear base that allows you to see for yourself exactly how much fluid has been delivered. There is a choice of portion sizes, 5 ml, or 10 ml and the cup is available with a blue lid for the 5 ml delivery and a brown lid for the 10 ml delivery.

It is indicated for use by individuals who suffer from dysphagia or other medical issues that compromise their ability to swallow.Another design which is intended to reduce spillages uses a special plastic insert which sits within the liquid held in the cup. Pull on the tab and surface area around the tab and remove the lid (top)/mid cup assembly from the outer cup. The way it works, is that users will place a finger over the cup's vent hole in its cap, controlling the liquid flow through its mouthpiece. In addition, it is designed for people suffering from poor grip strength, deformities, wrist pain and tremors.