Great topic! I recently saw someone asking about a phone for their father, whose hands are disabled. If anyone knows about this kind of tool, I'm sure he'd really appreciate the info.

Very cool tools!

Big fat pens.

Rubber bands - wrap them around anything you have trouble keeping a grip on, toothbrush, razor, water bottle. Makes little stuff bigger around, gives everything a rubbery grip. And I get mine free off the newspaper.

(Plus, I can tell my water bottle from everyone else's, lol cogfog)

And sippy cups for big people. Plastic (not breaky) and good if you tend to have bad walking days too.

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Never told you but I bought my mom a maddox knife on your recommendation. I was afraid she'd put it in a drawer and never use it. She surprised me, not only does she love it, but everyone at her table too. Very cool tool. My mom has very, very little dexterity and less strength - if she can use it, I bet most people would find it helpful!

Cool thread Cindy! Jim uses the Rocking T knife and loves it. Very easy for him to use. Rocking T Knife

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WOW, I have to get me one of those!

I had a double mastectomy years ago. Since then I have a great deal of trouble cutting my meat. My Hubby and I are always making a joke out of it in restaurants when I slide my plate to him and he cuts my meat, or when at a neighbors. My mom thinks I am truly spoiled since I found a man who will cut my meat for me. i think it would be great to cut my own!

i will have to look into this.

One tool I found was a sippie type cup that has a lip on the inside part. For those that have trouble swallowing pills. you put the pill on the lip, and as you tip it back to drink, the pills fall into your mouth just as you are swallowing! its wild how quickly it works.

Wow, if you have a pic or link to this I'd love to see it.

I've been constantly nicking my fingers while trying to peel fruits and vegetables, I found a wonderful peeler at Target (not sure if it's anywhere else). It fits on your finger and is square w/the blade in the center so pretty hard to make contact with the hand your holding the veggie/fruit with.

Chef'n Vibe Palm Peeler

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Awww....those were originally created by Eskimos...its called an Ulu Knife

I use an onion holder when I need to slice one.

There are a lot of models out, but I recommend one of the stainless ones as the the wooden ones seem to lose their tines too easily.

Hmm, can't post a link or an image till I have 10 or more posts, but a search for "onion holder" will come up with quite a few if anyone is interested.

Makes slicing round things much safer.

Better hurry up and post some more.