Arthritis can make simple everyday tasks like eating a challenging and painful experience. If you or someone you know is struggling with using silverware due to arthritis, you’re not alone. In this post, we’ll be exploring the best silverware for arthritic hands, so you can make mealtime easier and more enjoyable.
Adaptive utensils come in both weighted and unweighted. If your challenge is weakness, then you do NOT want a weighted utensil. It will more than likely be too heavy for you. But if you also have tremors, then you probably DO want a weighted utensil. There are different weights and I have a couple different types listed below.
Something to keep in mind is that there are a couple of companies who sell these adaptive utensils that do not allow returns. They consider them to be a “hygiene item”. Due to that, please check the fine print when ordering so you are not disappointed if they don’t work out for you. My suggestion is to try just one piece and see if it works for you. (Bookmark us so you know what site to come back to so you get the same ones!)
The thing with arthritis is that is it so different for everyone. What may work really well for me, may not work at all for you. You may end up buying some items that just don’t work for you. As a result, what I just said may “scare” you. But think about it like this. Yes, $10 – $13 for a utensil may seem like a lot of money, especially if the item doesn’t work for you. BUT, what if it does work? NOW $10 – $13 is well worth every penny if it makes your life more comfortable.
From specialized designs to helpful features, we’ll cover everything you need to know to find the perfect silverware for your needs. Let’s get started!
3 Piece Non Weighted Adaptive Utensil Set
- Includes a fork with sharp, closely spaced tines, a serrated knife that features a smooth side to spread butter and also a serrated edge to cut through tough foods, in addition to a tablespoon
- The metal shaft can be bent from 0 degrees to 90 degrees to help improve dexterity
- You can bend the fork and tablespoon for either left or right handed use
- Flexible ribbing prevents slipping when wet
- Patented soft, built up, non-slip handle minimizes stress on fingers, hand and wrist
- Helps increase stability and control for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions such as stiffness, numbness, muscle weakness, loss of dexterity or hand injuries
- Food grade stainless steel
- Utensil heads are insert molded into the handle for a tight, leak proof connection
- Dishwasher safe
Bendable Silverware For Arthritic Hands
These bendable eating utensils allow for maximum user control with a minimal effort giving your loved one or yourself more independence when it comes to eating. A soft vinyl coating with finger indentations allows for a secure grip. Suited for individuals with a weak grasp. They are lightweight weighing in at only 3 ounces. Dishwasher safe and latex free.
They are available in both right and left handed. Just click on any of the links and then you can choose which one you want.
Weighted Eating Utensils for Hands That Shake
Weighted eating utensils are perfect for anyone who has generalized weakness or hand tremors. The extra weight of the utensil helps to steady the hand making it easier to eat.
Weighted eating utensils are more designed for people with Parkinson’s Disease and Ataxia. These may be too heavy for people with rheumatoid arthritis. However, I did want to include them in my review as an option.
Kinsman KEatlery Weighted Utensils, Set of 4
If I were in the market to purchase weighted eating utensils, these would be my first choice. Why? Because they are “discreet”. They look like normal silverware. They are just a little bit larger than normal silverware and they do not scream “adaptive”! It’s hard enough when you have a disability. You want to avoid doing anything that is going to draw attention to you.
Because they are made of 100% stainless steel, they have a very solid feel to them and balanced weight. There are finger indentations to help give added grip. They weigh about 8 ounces each. These may be too heavy for some people who have a lot of weakness. The OXO Good Grip Weighted utensils below are two ounces lighter.
The offer on the left is for a set of four. The set includes a fork, teaspoon, soup spoon and knife. You will save quite a bit of money buying them as a set vs buying them individually. As a suggestion, you might want to try just one utensil first to see if they work for you before you invest in the entire set. Then come back and purchase the set once you have tried them out.
(Bookmark us so you know what site to come back to!) If they do work well for you, you are going to want extras anyway. That way one can be in the dishwasher or you can put them in your purse to take with you when you eat away from home.
ALSO SOLD INDIVIDUALLY
K Eatlery Weighted Utensils – ForkBuy on AmazonK Eatlery Weighted Utensils – KnifeBuy on Amazon
Keatlery Weighted Teaspoon by Kinsman EnterprisesBuy on AmazonK Eatlery Weighted Utensil – Soup SpoonBuy on Amazon
OXO Good Grips Weighted Utensils
This Good Grips Weighted Utensils set includes 4 utensils. The fork has sharp, closely spaced tines that makes it much easier to spear even delicate foods. The serrated rocker knife also has a smooth side to spread butter as well as the sharp scalloped edge to be able to cut through meats. Also included is a soup spoon and a teaspoon.
Weighted eating utensils are often helpful for people who have limited hand control and tremors. The weight in the built-up handle helps keep the user’s hands steady when eating. This Good Grips utensil set weighs six ounces each. That is two ounces less than the Kinsman weighted utensils that I reviewed above. Some people who try weighted utensils find they are too heavy. If you feel this may be a concern for you, then you may want to consider this Good Grips set.
The large, non-slip handle is easy to hold and cushions the user’s grip. There is a twist built into the metal shaft of the spoons and fork that allow it to be bent to the left or to the right. This allows you to customize the angle to your specific needs and helps make the movement to the mouth easier.
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