The Fork

The Fork……That Has The Edge

by Joe Flasher

When I first had my stroke, I lost the use of my right side. Not having the use of both hands proved to be a challenge and a humbling experience. I needed someone to cut my food at meal time, help me get dressed and many other everyday tasks. It was frustrating and humiliating. I frustrated everyone trying to help me by trying to do these jobs myself, when it would have been much easier to let them help me. I frustrated my wife and my inabilities frustrated me. Two frustrated people in the house at the same time is never an easy situation.

This leads me to my review of “The Fork”. This product solves one of the stumbling blocks to independence at mealtimes. It allows you to eat with one hand in a socially and personally acceptable manner.

“The Fork”

It is absolutely perfect for right or left hand use, having a substantial handle, super lightweight but strong. It is re-usable and dishwasher proof.

I have given the “The Fork” to friends, relatives and professionals in the rehabilitation field and they are pleased and surprised that something that looks this simple is actually easier to use than a knife and fork. I even gave it to my 3 and 5 year old grandchildren to try and it was much less problem that a knife and fork.

You can gain complete confidence and independence at mealtimes using “The Fork”. It is ideal for people with disabilities such as stroke, hand/arm amputees or arthritis, MS, Parkinson’s to name a few.

Here are the instructions for use.

Hold the fork upright in the palm of your hand, PRESS DOWN on the food.
Roll your wrist towards you to cut.
Twist your wrist to pick-up. It’s really that easy.

For information:

http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~bmee/

Email: BMee@slingshot.co.nz

Brian Mee
4/699 Barbadoes st,
St Albans,
Christchurch 8001
NEW ZEALAND
Phone +64-3-385-4134

The Stroke Network, Inc.

P.O. Box 492 Abingdon, Maryland 21009