Stroke Smart Magazine
Winter 2010
GEAR & GADGETS
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3 Gadgets to Get You Going
Easy to Grip Utensils
Good Grips® eating utensils have large soft rubber handles
to cushion your grip and are helpful for stroke survivors with limited hand
mobility. The stainless steel utensils have an adjustable metal shaft that
allows them to be twisted to an angle that is easy and comfortable to use.
Made by The Wright Stuff, utensils available include knives,
forks, teaspoons and soup spoons. Also available are soft coated spoons to
protect teeth and mouth.
Stroke survivors with a limited grip can purchase the Good
Grips Utensil Strap. The elastic strap is attached to the utensil; simply slip
your hand through the loop to keep the utensil secure. The strap fits any adult
hand and can be used with all Good Grips® utensils as well as other large or
built-up handles.
Price: $3.95 to
$39.95
Phone: 877-750-0376
Web site: wrightstuff.biz
Lend-A-Hand® Gadget for Golfers and Others
Lend-A-Hand® can help stroke survivors get back in the swing
of things. The device, made by Even Par Enterprises Inc., helps mobility while
taking the strain off the user’s shoulders, arms, back and legs. It gives added
arm support, leverage and strength for outdoor activities such as golfing and
fishing, as well as for everyday tasks such as raking, painting, washing cars
and other duties.
The device is easy to strap on and can be hand washed in
warm water. One size fits most and it comes in royal blue, red, Kelly green and
camouflage.
Price: $59.95
Phone: 651-345-4653
Web site: evenparenterprises.com
SmallTalk Accessory for Those with Aphasia
Stroke survivors who have a Lingraphica home communications
device, which allows patients with aphasia to communicate by putting together
words and phrases electronically, can now interact on the go with the addition
of the SmallTalk accessory. The SmallTalk fits into a pocket or purse and
provides users with a selection of phrases, icons and videos to improve
interactions while shopping, ordering at restaurants or at doctors visits.
While the Lingraphica speech-generating device provides more
than 240 speech exercises in the home, the SmallTalk, which looks similar to a
cell phone, expands communication options for stroke survivors outside the
home.
Price: $350
Phone: 888-274-2742
Web site: aphasia.com
The product descriptions included in Gear & Gadgets are for informational purposes
only. A product’s inclusion in StrokeSmart™ does not imply endorsement by
National Stroke Association nor does it guarantee the reliability or safety of
the products listed.
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