Adaptive Utensils Review 2
Welcome to part two of our review of adaptive eating utensils. In this Blog we will discuss the Eazyhold aid. The Eazyhold is not a utensil but can attach to a utensil to provide a hands free grip of the utensil. In this respect it is like a universal cuff.
I purchased a pack of two of the purple size (adult medium) for this review from Amazon for $15.99. They are made of latex free silicon. When they come out of the package you see a flat piece of silicon with widened ends with holes for attaching the product to a utensil or other object. I was a little worried that it would be floppy during use but it provides a secure hold on the utensil and the hand if the sizing is right. They come in eight sizes. If you look on the Eazyhold facebook page you will find a lot of happy children who are using the Eazyhold to perform ADL and play activities that they couldn’t otherwise perform! When using the Eazyhold as a universal cuff there are a few things to consider as with any universal cuff.
It is important to be able to use a horizontal utensil orientation. Stabbing food with a fork can be difficult as it requires a lot of forearm pronation and shoulder movement. Using a plate guard with the Eazyhold or universal cuff can be useful here. A tip is to position the middle of the plate guard in a 7:30 clock position for a right handed person. In this way they will be scooping or stabbing more towards the chest which is an easier position for the shoulder versus directly to the side.
As mentioned earlier, the Eazyhold is made of silicon material which is BPA free, food grade and easily cleaned. It comes in a variety of fun, bright colors. The Eazyhold is a nice product! As with most adaptive eating equipment an Occupational Therapist can assist with the selection process. Another great starting point is our Guide To Adaptive Eating Aids. Thanks for visiting and we welcome your feedback! You can find another Blog review of adaptive utensils by clicking on the link and we also have great information on how to choose eating aids. Check back soon for our next edition of our review of top adaptive eating aids. Also, we invite you to contact us at anytime. Update: 10-21-22. We are currently developing a new assistive eating aid for Parkinson’s and Essential Tremor which should be available in summer 2023. The Chill Spill routes any spilled food back onto the plate or bowl.