{"title":"Eating \u0026 Drinking","description":"\u003cp\u003eEating and drinking have become difficult or messy. Products that make mealtimes easier and more dignified.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"easy-grip-cutlery-set","title":"Easy-Grip Cutlery Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eComfortable handles designed to make mealtimes easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a standard fork becomes hard to hold, people often stop eating properly rather than ask for help. Wider, weighted handles are easier to grip with reduced hand strength, which can mean continuing to eat independently and with dignity for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChunky, textured handles that suit a relaxed grip. Weighted to give steadier control. Stainless steel heads in familiar adult shapes, not childlike designs. Dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce alongside the usual cutlery rather than replacing everything at once. Pair with a plate that has a raised edge if food is being pushed off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf tremor rather than grip is the main difficulty, weighted or stabilising cutlery may suit better. Where swallowing is the concern, speak to a speech pathologist first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705380176187,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"two-handle-drinking-cup","title":"Two-Handle Drinking Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtra grip and control for more confident drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehydration is common in dementia, often simply because drinking has become awkward and spills are embarrassing. Two handles allow a steadier two-handed hold, and a shaped lid controls the flow so a drink is less likely to end up on clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sturdy handles for a balanced grip. Lid options for different flow rates. Adult styling in plain colours. Dishwasher safe and suitable for hot and cold drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill to about two-thirds so the cup stays light. A strongly contrasting colour makes the cup easier to see against a table and can prompt more frequent drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are swallowing difficulties, seek advice from a speech pathologist before changing drinkware. Some people find a lidded cup infantilising an ordinary cup with a good grip may be the more dignified choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705380340027,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backyardplayaustralia.com.au\/collections\/eating-drinking.oembed","provider":"Backyard Play Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}