Provale Regulating Drinking Cup - Single - 5cc

Product Information

The Provale Cup is a kitchen and dining aid designed to help preserve dignity and maintain independent living for those who have difficulty swallowing. This mobility aid ensures the controlled delivery of fluids, giving a set amount each time the cup is tipped. These systems deliver food to the diner's mouth via, for example, a rotating plate and a mechanical or electronically controlled spoon. Some systems are powered, others are hand or foot operated. Another design which is intended to reduce spillages uses a special plastic insert which sits within the liquid held in the cup. Difficulties with initiating or carrying out movement may occur in later stages. This might affect all actions required to get food to the mouth and then to eat it. Verbal prompting and physical assistance may be needed. Finger foods or less ‘messy’ foods might help. As dementia progresses, swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) become more common. If a person has difficulty chewing and swallowing, you are advised to seek an appointment with a speech and language therapist. Having softer foods might help. In many areas a range of the simple aids to daily living may be available on prescription, issued by the assessor. If you receive a prescription for equipment you can take it to a local accredited retailer, which may be a local pharmacy, who will provide you with the item. You can pay extra for an alternative item, so long as it does what the specific item prescribed would do. Your choice may offer extra features, or perhaps you prefer its appearance.

This practical daily living aid is the ideal solution for accurately measuring and regulating consumption. This kitchen and dining aid also has a clear base that allows you to see for yourself exactly how much fluid has been delivered. There is a choice of portion sizes, 5 ml, or 10 ml and the cup is available with a blue lid for the 5 ml delivery and a brown lid for the 10 ml delivery.While they say that it is a decent option for helping to moderate the intake of liquids, they found that it was leaky, and impossible to seal to prevent drips.

The Ableware Flo-Trol convalescent feeding cup was the third option we looked at. Its manufacturers say that it is able to control users liquid intake, providing dribble-free drinking experience that doesn't require the elderly or convalescent to raise their head or sit up.

Dignity One Handled Mug

It features a one-piece lid, a drinking spout, and it’s easy to assemble and disassemble it. The wedge mug is also dishwasher safe, and it’s made in the USA. It is indicated for use by individuals who suffer from dysphagia or other medical issues that compromise their ability to swallow. The range is diverse, reflecting the differences between conditions and the physical restrictions they may impose on people living with them.