Tips on Eating

Gripping and balance issues can affect the ease at which an elderly person can safely eat. Help your loved one by following some of the tips below.

Resources  >Quick Tips >
Eating

Hold Utensil Without Gripping

Weave the spoon or fork handle above and below your fingers.

Increase Table Height

Use stacked books to help eleveate the surface of your table.

Do It Yourself Enlarged Utensil Handle

Use rubber bands to increase the size of utensil handles.

Make Drinking Glasses Non-Slip

Wrap rubber bands around a glass to improve your ability to hold onto it.

Do It Yourself Large Handle Grip

Use a foam curler to enlarge a handle.

Use Weights to Steady Tremors

Wearing wrist weights may help to reduce tremors.

Looking for a caregiver?

We have high-quality, affordable caregivers you can count on at CareLinx.

Submit

©2024 Sharecare, Inc.

COOKIES
YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES
PRIVACY
TERMS
App StoreGoogle Play

ABOUT

AboutSharecareResourcesHelp/ContactusPrivacy policyTerms

CareLinx does not employ or recommend any care provider or care seeker nor is it responsible for the conduct of any care provider or care seeker. The CareLinx website is a venue that provides tools to help care seekers and care providers connect online. Each individual is solely responsible for selecting a care provider or care seeker for themselves or their families and for complying with all laws in connection with any employment relationship they establish.

AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.