Liftware creates spoon for those with debilitating tremors.

from JoeUser Forums

 

This might help some folks caring for elderly parents…

You’d think that eating is a simple thing: Money + food store + cooking (optional) and there you are, right?

Not for some.

The developer is an engineer whose mom has a tremor. He was engaged by the DoD to create more stable rifles to increase marksmanship (I suppose), and a light went off in his head.

He started working on a spoon to cancel tremors. After all, cameras have this, especially Hollywood movie cams.

He made a spoon for his mom. Actually, this is a big thing. First, tremors use up lots of energy and if you can’t eat well, you’ll lose weight and become debilitated. Your immune system will be compromised (as well as all your body systems), you’ll become ill and…also, eating is a social activity. The person with the tremor will become isolated and ill because of this as well.

This is a big deal. In Nursing Homes, a good deal of labor is spent feeding folks who because of tremors can’t feed themselves. That labor will be freed up to do other things.

So, it’s a win-win-win all the way around. Good work, Anupam Pathak!

Source:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/05/13/310399325/a-spoon-that-shakes-to-counteract-hand-tremors?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20140513

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This is a big deal.
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My Aunt, who has Parkinson's, would agree!

 

Nice article, Doc.  :beer:

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks, Jim. The current pricing on the units is about $300. I don't know if MC/'caid or other companies participate.

I hope they do. This can be of huge benefit to a person's nutrition, health and ability to socialize with others.

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

That's awesome.  The technology will improve and the price will come down, but it's pretty damn good already on both counts.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well, well, yet another little invention that does so much to assist its users to have a better quality of life.  Oh I love it when inventive people see a problem, like this guy did, and put their minds towards creating tools to assist those who cannot manage simple daily tasks due to a debilitating illness. This little spoon is a great tool in that process of helping those who, through no fault of their own, cannot help themselves... and hopefully it is but one step of many to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate.

Reply #5 from Elemental Forums Top

Wow, awesome,  the PT/OT folks will luv this new item to help folks with with challenges dining!  outstanding!

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Brilliant! We need more folks like him. Damn good work!

Reply #7 from Elemental Forums Top

I love seeing smart people using technology to genuinely make the world a better place!

 

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nice find Doc.. Is nice to see ideas that can make people with disabilities more independent. Not only do inventions like this help with their physical well being by making it easier to get nutrition, but also their self esteem as now they have one less way they are dependent on others in their daily life. :thumbsup:

 

 

Reply #9 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting HG_Eliminator, reply 8

Nice find Doc.. Is nice to see ideas that can make people with disabilities more independent. Not only do inventions like this help with their physical well being by making it easier to get nutrition, but also their self esteem as now they have one less way they are dependent on others in their daily life.

 

 
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You raise a very, very crucial point:  People who need help with ADLs generally wish they did not need help.  Anything that improves independence is an esteem builder.  happy I am you highlighted this for us. 

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting ElanaAhova, reply 9
happy I am you highlighted this for us. 
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Pizza Yoda for your pizza waits.

Reply #11 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting DrJBHL, reply 10


Quoting ElanaAhova, reply 9happy I am you highlighted this for us. 

Pizza Yoda for your pizza waits.
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Is this a subtle ad for Caesar's Pizza?  "Pizza, Pizza."  :) 

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Elana...HG_E is known as The Pizza Vulture.

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for updating, Cauldyth!  :thumbsup: