Daily Living Aids, Household

For almost every daily challenge older people face, there is a product designed to help.
Seemingly simply devices can make a huge difference in everyday living.

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etac Relieve Ergonomic Knives

Cutting aids that make effective use of the hand's strength

• Relieve knives are designed for people with impaired hand and arm strength.
• They provide a good working position for the hand and make effective use of its power.

Relieve Angled carving knife

• The handle is ergonomically designed.
• The blade has a sharp edge, making it easy to cut with little effort.

Relieve Knives, angled

• These knives are intended mainly for people with weakened joints.
• The angled handle means the hand joints are not loaded incorrectly or painfully.
• A straight wrist, and hence a power grip, can be used.
• The knives are available in two versions: one for normal-sized hands, one for small or children's hands.

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80501101 Relieve Angled Carving Knife

Click here to enquire about the 80501101, 80502101, 80502102 etac Relieve Ergonomic Knives.

Product Code	Description	Length	Weight
80501101 (available now)	Relieve angled carving knife	147mm	75g
80402101 (available now)	Relieve knife, angled	115mm	72g
80402102 (available now)	Relieve knife, angled, small	88mm	37g

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etac Relieve Cheese Slicer

Gives extra power and precision.

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This cheese slicer allows people with impaired strength in their hands to slice cheese.

The Relieve cheese slicer is particularly suitable for people suffering from rheumatism, as the handle permits a stable and an ergonomically correct grip.

The handle has rounded edges and a supporting edge for the thumb, and it is close to the slicing blade so that less force has to be used.

The slicing blade is “wavy” so that the cheese comes free of the blade with ease.

Click here to enquire about the 80502001 etac Relieve Cheese Slicer.

Specifications:

80502001 (available now)	Length	(330mm)	Weight 69g
Material	Handle: Polyamide
	Cutter: Stainless Steel
Care	Dishwasher Safe

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etac Fix Preparation Board

Gives extra power and precision when preparing food.

With the Fix preparation board, tasks such as grating, cutting, whisking and peeling can be carried out even with weak hands or one hand function.

The preparation board is a good aid for people who have difficulty managing some tasks using just one hand, or for people with weakness in both hands.

The clamp means it can easily grip and adapt to left- or right-handed use. The board sits firmly on four anti-slip feet.

Suction pads are included for fitting if necessary.

Click here to enquire about the 80501004 etac Fix Preparation Board.

Specifications:

80501004 (available now)	Length	(330mm)	Weight 1.3kg
Material	Cutting board: polypropylene
	Metal Parts: Stainless Steel
Care	Dishwasher Safe

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etac Cutting Aid

Video of the Preparation Board

A person with tremor or impaired sight can cut firmly and safely.

The cutting board simplifies cutting tasks because it sits firmly and keeps the item to be cut in position. The slice thickness is controlled with the turnable bar. The knife fits in the guides, which means that a person with tremor or impaired sight can cut straight and safely.

80501005 (available now)	Cutting Aid	Weight 415g
Material	Cutting Aid: polystyrene
Care	Dishwasher Safe

Click here to enquire about the 80501005 etac Cutting Aid.

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etac Cutlery with thick handles

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Good design and function, that makes this Light Cutlery easier to manage at the table.

The cutlery is available in a number of shapes and is suitable for people with impaired strength and mobility in arm and hand.

• Intended mainly for people with joint problems.
• Thick, light handles are kind to the joints and relieve the strain on the fingers.
• The cutlery is easy to grip and has effective utensil parts, i.e. a sharp edge on the knife and a somewhat deeper bowl on the spoon.

Click here to enquire about the etac Cutlery with thick handles, 8040200.

80402002 (available now)	Light fork, thick handle	Length 180mm	Weight 27g
80402004 (available now)	Light spoon, thick handle	Length 220mm	Weight 37g
80402006 (available now)	Light knife, thick handle	Length 210mm	Weight 23g
80402007 (available now)	Light desert spoon, thick handle	Length 180mm	Weight 30g
Material	Utensil parts: Stainless Steel	Handle: ABS Plastic
Care	Dishwasher Safe

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etac Cutlery, Angled Spoons

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The angled spoons are intended for people with impaired arm and hand mobility.

The fixed angle spoons are intended mainly for a normal-size hand.

Click here to enquire about the etac Cutlery, Angled Spoons, 8040320.

80403201 (available now)	Light spoon, angled for the right hand	Length 190mm	Weight 35g
80403202 (available now)	Light spoon, angled for the left hand	Length 190mm	Weight 35g
Material	Utensil parts: Stainless Steel	Handle: ABS Plastic
Care	Dishwasher Safe

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etac Cutlery, Thin Handles

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• Developed for people who need support for their hands and forearms when they eat.
• For those who usually use cutlery in the pencil grip.
• The cutlery is light, with straight, effective utensil parts and relatively long handles.
• This gives good pressure distribution, minimal movement and a “between the fingers” grip.
• The underside of the handle is softly rounded to avoid edge or point pressure.

Click here to enquire about the etac Cutlery, Thin Handles, 8040100.

80401003 (available now)	Light fork, thin handle	Length 210mm	Weight 24g
80401005 (available now)	Light spoon, thin handle	Length 210mm	Weight 24g
80401001 (available now)	Light knife, thin handle	Length 220mm	Weight 21g
80401007 (available now)	Light desert spoon, thin handle	Length 200mm	Weight 26g
Material	Utensil parts: Stainless Steel	Handle: ABS Plastic
Care	Dishwasher Safe

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etac Cutlery, Combination

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• The combination cutlery comprises Knife/fork and Knife/spoon.
• Suitable for people who can use only one hand.
• The combination cutlery offers a firm grip and makes cutting easy.
• Knife/fork is available in right-and left-handed versions.
• A wide support area on the side of the handle gives a firm grip when cutting.
• The rounded underside can be gripped comfortably between the thumb and forefinger.

Click here to enquire about the etac Cutlery, Combination, 8040300.

80403001 (available now)	Light knife⁄spoon	Length 200mm	Weight 35g
80403002 (available now)	Light knife⁄fork, right hand	Length 180mm	Weight 25g
80403003 (available now)	Light knife⁄fork, left hand	Length 180mm	Weight 25g
Material	Utensil parts: Stainless Steel	Handle: ABS Plastic
Care	Dishwasher Safe

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etac Tasty Glass, Plate, Beaker

Glass

Beaker

Glass & Plate

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Enables eating and drinking with impaired strength and mobility in hand and arm and makes eating at table a little easier.

• The glass has a thick neck that allows a power grip to be used.
• The low weight of the glass, and the way the bowl rests on the top of the hand, gives a relaxed grip.

Click here to enquire about the etac Tasty Glass, 80404001.

• The beaker can be lifted using various grips.
• The beaker is suitable for people with impaired sensibility or poor co-ordination.
• The Beaker has a supporting edge that allows both hands to be used.
• The beaker holder insulates against hot liquid.
• The large base means the beaker is stable.
• The beaker has a lid with a spout.

different configurations for using the beaker

Click here to enquire about the etac Tasty Beaker, 80404042.

• One side of the plate is raised, providing a low access height and something substantial to push against.
• The wide underside has rubber friction edging for extra stability.

Click here to enquire about the etac Tasty Plate, 80404005.

80404001 (available now)	Tasty Glass	Capacity 300ml	Weight 75g
80404042 (available now)	Tasty Beaker	Capacity 300ml	Weight 125g
80404005 (available now)	Tasty Plate, with raised edges	Weight 160g	white, heat resistant melamine DO NOT Microwave
Material	Glass & Beaker: clear polycarbonate	Beaker Handle: polypropylene
Care	Dishwasher Safe, but washing by hand preserves the high gloss.

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etac Feeding Cutlery

Feeding Cutlery

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Ergonomically designed for people who need help eating and drinking

• The softly shaped feeding cutlery makes feeding easier.
• The soft round edges of the feeding cutlery gives a comfortable feel in the mouth.
• The shape that makes it easier to give food to people who cannot open their mouths very much.
• The long handle means the person being fed can also hold the cutlery.
• The handle gives the feeder a comfortable grip and good balance.

Click here to enquire about the etac Feeding Cutlery, 8040310.

80403101 (available now)	Feeder spoon	Length 220mm	Weight 37g
80403102 (available now)	Feeder spoon, small	Length 200mm	Weight 31g
80403103 (available now)	Feeder fork	Length 220mm	Weight 34g
Material	Thermoplastic polyester
Care	Dishwasher Safe

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etac Feeding, Children’s Spoon

Children’s Spoon

• The angled spoon makes it easier to move the hand from plate to mouth.
• Suitable for children and adults with small hands.
• The adjustable spoon can be angled in two planes and is intended for a small hand or a child's hand.
• The strap is suitable for poor grip ability.

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Click here to enquire about the etac Feeding, Children’s Spoons, 8040330.

80403301 (available now)	Feeder spoon, adjustable angled for right hand	Length 200mm	Weight 40g
80403302 (available now)	Feeder spoon, adjustable angled for left hand	Length 200mm	Weight 40g
Material	Thermoplastic polyester
Care	Dishwasher Safe

etac Feeding Mug

Dose Mug

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• Designed to assist drinking.
• The shape of the dose mug makes it feel safe to drink from and reduces the need to lean the back.
• Transparent with 50ml and 100ml markings.

Click here to enquire about the etac Feeding, Dose Mug, 80404101.

80404101 (available now)	Feeder dose mug	Height 70mm	Weight 40g
Material	Polycarbonate
Care	Dishwasher Safe

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etac Contour Pen

The Contour rests comfortably at the base of the thumb.

Correct Grip	Incorrect Grip
Place the underside of the thumb in the hollow in the pen and lay your index finger along the pen. Do not press with your index or middle finger	Avoid a pinching or precision grip, which will rapidly tire your hand.

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Click here to enquire about the 80701001 etac Contour Pen.

Specifications:

80701001 (available now)	Contour Pen	Weight 27g
Material:	ABS

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etac Uni Universal Turner

The Uni universal turner is specially designed to make small, day-to-day tasks easier, such as turning on taps, opening/locking doors or switching on the cooker, dishwasher or washing machine.

The Uni has a comfortable handle which allows the user to grip with both hands. The hexagonal pegs provide a good grip thanks to the large gripping area.

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Click here to enquire about the 80503003 etac Uni Universal Turner.

Specifications:

80503003 (available now)	Length	(330mm)	Weight 87g
Material	Material: Polyamide

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80505004 etac Reacher Active 450mm

80505103 etac Reacher Active 700mm

etac Aktiv Reachers

Aktiv Reacher – 450mm and 700mm

80505103 etac Reacher Active 700mm

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The handle is angled to utilize the strength in the hand and provide an effective grip.

There is an index finger support on the handle which gives improved precision.

The entire gripping surface of the jaws is coated with hardwearing rubber, ensuring plenty of friction, which also reduces the amount of strength required.

The jaws of the reacher can also be set in two positions. This means that the reacher can be used both horizontally and vertically without having to turn the arm. This reacher is available in two lengths, 45 and 70 cm.

Available in two lengths:

80505004 (available now)	Short	(450mm)	Weight 111g
80505103	Long	(700mm)	Weight 128g
Material	Handle, key and jaws: polycarbonate and ABS
	Jaw bracket: Polyamide
	Tube: Aluminium

Click here to enquire about the 80505004 & 80505103 etac Aktiv Reacher.

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80505006 etac Reacher Active with Hook 450mm

80505005 etac Reacher Active with Hook & Forearm Support 600mm

etac Aktiv Reacher with Power Grip and Hook

Rotate Grip Head

Magnet in Handle

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This reacher is designed with an 90° angled handle and an adjustable forearm support which enables use for persons with very limited lifting ability and weak hands.

The jaws are provided with hooks for the user to pull or push things away.

The jaws of the reacher can be set in two positions, which means that the reacher can be used both horizontally and vertically without having to turn the arm.

Specification:

80505006 (available now)	Short Reacher with Hook	(450mm)	Weight 117g
80505005 (available now)	Reacher, Power Grip & Hook	(600mm)	Weight 139g
Material	Handle, Key and Jaws: polycarbonate and ABS
	Forearm Support and Jaw Bracket: Polyamide
	Tube: Aluminium

Click here to enquire about the 80505006, 80505005 etac Aktiv Reacher with Power Grip and Hook.

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