Maintaining Your Independence with One Hand
There are several reasons why a loved one in your life can only use one hand. Nevertheless, no matter the reason, the fact of the matter is that having only one hand to use makes it difficult to do what other people perceive as easy, everyday tasks. If you would like to help your elderly parents or grandparents, you might want to consider getting one-handed products designed for the elderly and people who can only use one hand. One of the most helpful products is the Angled Ergonomic Fork Knife. They are designed to combine a fork and a knife so they only have to use one utensil whenever they are eating.
Many of the one handed products will come in handy when your loved one tries to dress themselves. This is one of the tasks that old people try to do without any help for as long as they can because they feel that not being able to do so is unacceptable. There is a Dressing Aid that helps put on and remove coats, jackets, and trousers. There is a Button Aid that helps people attach even the smallest buttons on their clothes. If you want to make your loved one feel as if they still have their independence, consider getting them these products.
However, if your loved one frequents the kitchen, there are also tools to help them there. Various One-Handed Cutting Boards that make cutting food still possible even if they can only use one hand. Another tool they might find valuable is a Rolling Pin that only needs one hand to roll over the dough.
Being able to use only one hand is extremely difficult for many old people because they are used to doing everything with both hands. If you are not born with this disability, being forced to use only one hand can be a hard adjustment. This is why using one-handed products can help maintain freedom in your own home. Even if you can only use one hand and/or have weakness in one of your hands, one-handed products can help make life easier for you and your elderly loved one.
About the Author
Check out a wide range of these One-Handed Products at www.DoAbility.co.uk.
Guy gets hand cut off
|
|
Hair Left Handed Scissors, Offset Left Hand Scissors, Barber Hair Cutting Shears £9.99 |
|
|
Hair Left Handed Scissors, Offset Left Hand Scissors, Barber Hair Cutting Shears £9.99 |
|
|
Hair Left Handed Scissors, Offset Left Hand Scissors, Barber Hair Cutting Shears £9.99 |
|
|
PVC Pipe Cutter Hand Tool Cut Metal Aluminum Plastic £4.76 |
|
|
Bahco 1-100-12-2-0 Hand Second Cut File 12in £12.50 |
|
|
Faithfull Engineers File – 300mm (12in) Hand Bastard Cut £4.94 |
|
|
4.5 Inch Mini Diagonal cutting side pliers hand tool £2.79 |
|
|
Bahco 1-100-10-1-0 Hand Bastard Cut File 10in £8.66 |
|
|
Nicholson 06034 Hand Smooth Cut File 10in £8.05 |
|
|
Bahco 2-300-14-2-0 Hand Needle File 14cm Cut 2 Smooth £6.75 |
|
|
Nicholson 05804 Hand Smooth Cut File 6in £5.04 |
|
|
Bahco 1-100-10-3-0 Hand Smooth Cut File 10in £9.24 |
|
|
Silverline 633559 Flush Cutting Hand Saw 150mm £6.10 |
|
|
Mount Cutter, (cuts bevel edges) hand held Dexter £20.00 |
|
|
Mount Cutter, (cuts bevel edges) hand held THE CUBE £5.00 |
|
|
BAHCO 300 PRIZE CUT HARD POINT TOOL BOX HAND SAW 14 INCH 360MM ** £6.75 |
|
|
Beautiful Hand Cut Lead Crystal Vase 6″ (15 Cm) Superb Quality Item £0.99 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Bastard Cut File 6in £5.62 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Second Cut File 12in £10.96 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Smooth Cut File 12in £10.57 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Second Cut File 6in £5.25 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Bastard Cut File 12in £10.46 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Smooth Cut File 6in £5.35 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Second Cut File 8in £6.22 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Smooth Cut File 4in £5.54 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Second Cut File 4in £5.93 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Smooth Cut File 8in £6.56 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Second Cut File 10in £6.87 |
|
|
Nicholson Hand Smooth Cut File 10in £7.30 |
|
|
BOHEMIA HAND CUT LEAD CRYSTAL CLASSIC DIAMOND CUT BOWL £31.18 |
|
|
Princess Cut Red Ruby Tennis Bracelet Hand Chain £0.99 |
|
|
Nursey Ladies 3/4 length brown leather coat,size 12. Hand cut with satin lining. £49.99 |
|
|
5 HELLO KITTY CAT FLOWER GUITAR IRON ON HAND CUT FROM LICENSED FABRIC APPLIQUE £1.56 |
|
|
A Beautiful Hand Cut Polish Crystal Vase Modern Design Unused With Labels On £4.99 |
|
|
Wooden Wall Clock Hand Cut Shaped Novelty Funky Clocks Gift Harrods London Bus £10.99 |
|
|
Bahco 2-300-16-4-0 Hand Needle File 16cm Cut 4 Dead Smooth £7.69 |
|
|
Bahco Handled Hand Bastard Cut File 1-100-10-1-2 250mm (10in) £13.60 |
|
|
MEL NURSE SWANSEA TOWN 1955-1963 & 1968-1971 ORIG HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD GOOD £6.50 |
|
|
Victory Hand Cut Jigsaw Wildlife Series No 1 Panda Complete In Box £0.79 |
|
|
HARRY KAYE LIVERPOOL 1946-1947 VERY RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD GOOD £24.50 |
|
|
JACK SHAW ROTHERHAM UNITED 1946-1953 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD GOOD £9.50 |
|
|
HORACE WILLIAMS ROTHERHAM UNITED 1946-53 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £9.50 |
|
|
Gyproc BladeRunner – Plasterboard Cutting Tool – Hand Held £53.99 |
|
|
JACK EDWARDS ROTHERHAM UNITED 1946-54 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £9.50 |
|
|
ALF GIBSON ROTHERHAM UNITED 1946-54 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £8.50 |
|
|
GLADSTONE GUEST ROTHERHAM UNITED 1946-56 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £14.50 |
|
|
JACK SELKIRK ROTHERHAM UNITED 1946-57 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £9.50 |
|
|
Field Marshal Sir George Pollock hand signed cut letter £39.99 |
|
|
JACK GRAINGER ROTHERHAM UNITED 1947-1957 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £12.50 |
|
|
LARGE IRIDESCENT SMOKY BLUEY CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE BY LAURA ASHLEY HAND MADEX £7.50 |
|
|
DANNY BOLTON ROTHERHAM UNITED 1948-1955 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £8.50 |
|
|
COLIN RAWSON ROTHERHAM UNITED 1949-1953 RARE ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £6.50 |
|
|
FRANK MARSHALL ROTHERHAM UNITED 1951-1957 ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £6.50 |
|
|
Lead Crystal Hand Cut Glass Tumbler x 5 £34.99 |
|
|
Lead Crystal Hand Cut Sherry Glass x 6 £29.99 |
|
|
Lead Crystal Hand Cut Wine Glass x 6 £39.99 |
|
|
Finger Protector Knife Cuts the Vegetable Hand Guard Food Grade Kitchen Durable £0.97 |
|
|
ROY IRONSIDE ROTHERHAM UNITED 1956-1965 ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED CUTTING/CARD £4.50 |
|
|
1840 Vintage Large Hand Cut Ale Glass £19.99 |
|
|
Woodwork Hand Saws Flush Cut Saw 150mm 22tpi 633559 £5.73 |
|
|
Philips HR1363 Hand Blender with Beaker and Chopper Accessory £24.00 Double action stainless steel blade that cuts horizontally and vertically for smooth resultsAnti splash blade guard – no splashing while you blendDetachable shaft with click-off buttons for easy cleaningDishwasher proof partsExtra powerful turbo button for the toughest ingredientsSoft-touch grip and buttons0.5L beaker with lid2 speeds (incl. turbo)… |
|
|
Crystal of Distinction Hand Cut 24% Lead Crystal Whisky Glasses x 6 in Presentation Box £54.99 Crystal of Distinction Hand Cut 24% Lead Crystal Whisky Glasses x 6 in Presentation Box… |
|
|
Kitchen Craft Stainless Steel Crinkle Chip Cutter £0.01 KCPROCH Features: -Short oval handled crinkle chip cutter.-Individually labelled.-Dishwasher safe.-Manufacturer provides twenty-five years guarantee. Construction: -Stainless steel construction…. |
|
|
Cuticura Hand Cleansing Gel 250ml £2.85 … |
|
|
Battlestar Galactica Season 2 £7.25 … |
|
|
The Varangian Way – Directors Cut £6.10 … |
|
|
Stanley 20 FatMax Fine Cut Saw £6.50 Stanley FatMax Fine Cut Handsaw 500mm (20 in) STA515599 Bi-material handle screwed and ultrasonically welded for comfort and securityTeeth are precision set to generate clearance of kerf for the blade to cut on both the forward and back stroke increasing cutting efficiency by 30%3 sided precision ground teeth offer razor sharp cutting edges at every stage of the strokeInduction hardened teeth stay… |
|
|
Rolson 48107 Hand Drill with Milling Cut £3.59 With high durability and performance. 1/4″ chuck hand drill with milling cutWooden handle… |
|
|
Draper Expert Supercut 49288 500 mm 11 TPI/12 PPI Fine-Cut Soft-Grip Hardpoint Handsaw £9.38 … |
|
|
Replay Now: Jack Orlando Director’s Cut £2.99 JACK ORLANDO is a truely amazing cinematic adventure created by world famous Hollywood animators and background artists whose soundtrack is composed and mixed by Grammy Award winner Harold Faltermeyer. 1933 will go down in the history books as the year America passed the 21st Amendment to the Constitution. Prohibition is over. To the delight of millions, alcohol can now flow freely across the thir… |