All you need to know about built-up eating utensils
Eating is a seemingly simple act we often take for granted, but for those who experience difficulties in feeding themselves because of certain conditions, such as age-related weakness, arthritis, tremors, and other disabilities, eating can seem like an insurmountable challenge. People who struggle with eating utensils often also develop negative side effects including weight loss, decreased appetite, self-isolation, and depression and thus need help with built-up utensils . They may eat less than they require to meet their daily needs for nutrition, or may no longer be able to eat foods they used to enjoy. The frustration and potential embarrassment can even stop some people from dining out and socializing with others, which can lead to low self-esteem, isolation, and depression. Thankfully, there are a wide variety of highly effective aids to help people eat independently despite challenges with standard utensils. Regardless of the format, all adaptive eating utensils are designed to