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In addition to having difficulty maintaining a continuous and strong grip on the cup, a person with reduced sensation in their hands may need to observe more closely what they are doing, because automatic feedback from receptors in their hands is unreliable. Look for retailers who are members of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), which means that they adhere to the organisation’s code of practice. If you receive a prescription for equipment you can take it to a local accredited retailer, which may be a local pharmacy, who will provide you with the item. Thoughtful Gift Idea: With its unique design and therapeutic benefits, this hot water bottle makes a thoughtful and practical gift for occasions like Christmas, birthdays, or even as a budget-friendly novelty Secret Santa gift. If you find it difficult to grip things, perhaps due to pain or weakness, try looking for cutlery that has a larger handle, without making it too heavy.

Often it is about working with your family and friends, organising yourself and your food and drink, so that there are less ‘unknowns’. If you have pain or stiffness in your neck, perhaps through arthritis, you may not be able to tilt your head forwards or backwards. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Ensure that the chair being used is a suitable height, that it offers adequate support and stability, but again, is easy to keep clean, if required. The assessment aims to identify any difficulties you may be having in caring for yourself, and how this impacts upon your well-being.Expel air from the bottle by lowering it carefully onto a flat surface until water appears at the opening.

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