Ceramic coffee cups are a safer alternative to the disposable cups from coffee houses and takeaways. They have better lids are cooler and easier to hold. They reduce waste and are eco friendly too!
Novelty Cow Design
Marketed as the eco cup, these new ceramic coffee cups, that mimic the paper cups you maty have bought from your favourite high sreet coffee chain have many advantages over your normal mug for hot drinks. Aside from the huge range of designs available, the ceramic coffee cups come with a silicone lid meaning your drink stays hotter for longer and it also makes spills and the risk of scalds less likely. This product is fantastic for anybody who lives with tremors or spasms and has found it difficult in the past to manage hot drinks safely. Maybe one with a handle or grips would be even more of an improvement, we will keep our eyes open. An added bonus is that many coffee shops will also agree to put your shop bought drink in your own ceramic mug, so you’re saving the environment too.
Huge range of colours and patterns
Keep Calm and Drink Coffee from your Ceramic Cup
At Living with Disability we have looked in the past at items for your kitchen such as the handy Knork and the life-changing Breville Hot Cup and today is the turn of these fashionable, on-trend ceramic coffee cups. These double walled cups mean that your hot drink stays nice and warm but your hands don’t get burned and they can also be bought with an extra silicone sleeve, to make gripping easier and drinking hot drinks a litle safer. There are many designs and styles for every taste, with the brand Sagaform being at the forefront for choice and individuality and many more interesting designs exist including this cutesy design for tea lovers and the this one emblazoned with the infamous Keep Calm and Carry On slogan. These are just a couple of examples and there is bound to be one in the vast range to suit your tastes and keep your hot drinks as warm as you like.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the great range of different ceramic cups available, click on the box below:
An alternative to the this sort of cup for people with disabilities is to use something like the Duo, which clips onto your favourite cup to give it two handles. We reviewed the DUO cup handle here.
Some items are essential to our every day lives and are integral to ensuring we can get on without too much trouble and stress. Whilst living with a disability, the range of equipment and gadgetry used on a daily basis can be vast and there are some items which are absolutely essential to ensure a decent quality of life. One of these items is the Bed Leaver.
What is a Bed Leaver?
A Bed Leaver is probably the most well known bed grab rail that is used by both medical professionals and individuals in their own homes. They can be found in hospitals, respite centres and residential homes and as this tweet describes, they can really be an essential piece of kit:
A Bed Leaver can help people with mobility difficulties sit up and get out of bed if necessary. With the support of a Bed Leaver, many people can feel significantly more independent and in control of their own lives. Used by both social services and medical professionals, this product has numerous recommendations behind it and the product itself is great quality.
An example of a Bed Leaver
As the photo shows, the Bed Leaver grab rail is mounted upon high grade plywood which is designed not to split or splinter and it has a well-finished end block which looks great on the outside of your bed. The rail itself looks like any regular bed rail and the wooden finish of the end block means you bed doesn’t end up looking too clinical.
The Bed Leaver is designed specifically for divan-style beds and can be fitted to single, double or king-size beds. With a Bed Leaver grab rail you can easily get in and out of bed without struggling and you can sit up and down with ease too. Living with a mobility disability can be difficult and aids like this can support daily life and make it a little bit easier.
The Bed Leaver is recommended by occupational therapists and other medical professionals alike so if you’re looking for a grab rail for your bed, click the box below for more info:
The low-tech gadgets in our lives are sometimes the most important. Imagine trying to eat without a spoon or drive your car without its wheels for example. When living with disabilities, it is sometimes the most basic design which can make the most difference. Today, we’re looking at long handled shoe horns and how they can make life just that little bit easier.
Why would I need a long handled shoe horn?
A long handled shoe horn is an essential piece of kit if you need a little assistance putting on or taking off your shoes and like this tweeter says, they can be a real lifesaver:
Long handled shoe horns are a great idea for anybody who suffers from any sort of joint condition, chronic pain or difficulty bending over. It’s the extra helping hand you need sometimes when you need to get yourself into your shoes and also, after a long day at work or leisure, taking them off again. This informational video shows exactly how one particular brand of long handled shoe horn works:
Once you own a long handled shoe horn, you will wonder how you managed without it and it’s a great way of adding an extra element of independence to your daily routine. Once you’ve worked out the knack of using your shoe horn, you’ll be able to slip in and out of your shoes with ease.
There are a range of different long handled shoe horns on the market, traditional “jockey” style shoe horns are embellished with lots of extras that can make them harder to use so it’s a good idea to look in depth at the product you choose. The price range varies from product to product but you can get a great quality, functional long handled shoe horn for a reasonable price no trouble.
