Helping the elderly or infirm to drink is an everyday occurrence for carers and relatives and the modern range of cups are ideal for them. At the OT Stores online shop, a comprehensive range of cups and mugs can be seen, all designed for a specific or general purpose. Mugs with dual lids, one lid for solids and the other for liquids, is as an example. Others come with two handles or have been designed with a cut out shape to allow the cup to be tipped beyond the point where it would hit the nose, ideal for someone who may have difficulty tipping back the head.

Keeping liquids warm is a necessity for many elderly people and the insulated mug allows for those who are slow eating and drinking. One way straws allow the user to use normal drinking cups or glasses; the liquid will not flow back down these straws after the user removes their lips. The one-way valve eliminates sucking air from an empty straw. Keeping people’s dignity is important and the lightweight bone china cup and saucer is suitable for those with poor grip which features handles on both sides to provide additional stability.

As we begin to age or our disability increases, we often need that little extra help in and around the kitchen and dining areas. OT Stores online shop features many simple aids which are designed to help those with limited movement. These items allow users to continue to live life in as normal a way as is possible. This might be ergonomically designed tools to help with food preparation, opening cans or bottles and jars, non slip mats or food preparation work stations.

These items have transformed the way that people with arthritic joints or limited movement prepare food in the kitchen, but another big selling item from OT Stores is the adjustable height trolley model XRAM 5640. This allows the user to transfer prepared food and other items from the kitchen to the dining or sitting room with ease, and the detachable trays are easy to keep clean should food or drink be spilled. The height is adjustable for comfort of the user and the wheels are large and swivel for easy movement.

An area of concern for both carers and those who are being cared for, is the on going problem of how to keep that lovely food that has been prepared warm when it is being slowly consumed by the patient or relative. Because the cared for person cannot feed him or herself and may have difficulty in eating, food on a normal plate tends to go cold quickly, making it unappetising.

OT Stores has an effective solution with the Food Insulator Stay Warm Feeding Dish model number DISH321 although very simple in design, it is extremely effective in keeping food warm. The dish comprises two departments to keep the food separated, constructed with high walls allowing persons able to feed themselves help to push the food onto their spoons or forks without messy spillage. The stay warm feeding dish is entirely dishwasher safe and hygienic, a low price of £5.86 inclusive of VAT.

There are all sorts of products available today to help you in the kitchen. Some kitchen tasks people may find difficult such as opening jars or simply holding cutlery. One of the best gifts you can give someone is their independence so we provide everything from can openers to drinking aids, jar and bottle openers.

Tableware and trays are another great way to gain back independence and make life in and around the kitchen much easier.

Looking at our cutlery/utensils  on offer the good grips cutlery set is ideal for anyone who has quite a weak or limited grip. The flexible ribbing makes sure that this product won’t slip out of your hands even if it is wet.

The features include a spoon or fork stem that can be bent to any angle and is suitable for left or right handed use. The great design of the rocker knife means that you only require minimal strength when using it for cutting. This range is also dishwasher safe and you can purchase any of these pieces individually.