Dementia Plates, Cups, Glasses & Utensils
- Onamor
- Jun 21, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
As Mama's dementia progressed, I noticed her depth perception deteriorating significantly. It affected the way she saw and interacted with her food, and even something as simple as the colour of a plate made a difference.
I eventually replaced our everyday crockery with something that worked much better for her. It also gave me one less thing to worry about, as I was always concerned about broken plates and glasses.
It's amazing how small changes like this can make everyday life that little bit easier.
There are lots of sellers out there but this gives you an idea of what to look for.
If you'd like to see exactly how I set up our home, along with the things that worked, the things that didn't, and how I adapted as dementia progressed, you'll find it all in my caregiving planning handbook. You can also learn more on my How I Can Help page.
Plates, bowls and cups
These are available in the 3 colours - Yellow, Blue and Red.
I purchased the bowls and dining plates in yellow.
The cups in blue. These will not break and are very sturdy.
Unbreakable Dinner Plates
I also tried similar ones to this before I went for the yellow - above. These worked well although they did scratch with constant use of knives (other people would cut up food on the plates, )
However they are unbreakable and they are colourful and safe.
8 Pcs Unbreakable Cereal Bowls
We always had bowls for cereal or porridge in the morning. So I bought these and they worked well. Unbreakable and light.
Easy Grip Cutlery Set
These are really good as they are big and easy grip.
Bendable Cutlery
There are also bendable cutlery—we never really needed these. However, I have advised some to look into them for their loved ones with dementia, especially if they struggle with turning a spoon or fork to eat. They have worked well for others, and I have purchased them for when that time comes
Plastic Tumblers/Glasses
I already changed out the cups to unbreakable, bright ones (see above), and it was time to replace the glasses. We always had pretty glasses, so I didn't want plain ones that screamed plastic. So, I purchased something similar to these. You can also find 'crystal' type plastic glasses that may work. Just look for 'shatterproof'
24-Ounce Plastic Tumblers (Set of 8), Plastic Drinking Glasses. I'm not a fan of clear - but these are an option.
Have you used any of these? What did you think? Are there others you think work better? Add in the comments below.
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