Kettles, Toasters/Microwaves (Kitchen Items)
- Onamor
- Jun 27, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
On my quest to find kitchen accessories for Mama, I tried a lot of different products. Very few stayed exactly as they were. I usually ended up tweaking or adapting them to make them work for our situation.
I had to get very creative. You'll find me saying that a lot throughout this guide. What seemed obvious to me often didn't make sense to other people.
As dementia progressed, I found myself changing, adapting, and eventually removing more and more items around the house. Every change happened for a reason.
I also discovered that familiar products generally worked better than replacing everything with something new. That became one of the biggest lessons I learned. 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.
Easy-to-Use Kettles (more popular in the UK) - you know how we like our cuppa!
Best is the lightweight with ergonomic handles and automatic shut-off. This is safe and simple to operate. I liked the bright ones. Easier to "see". In the UK, you can buy from your local Tesco or other market but this one is from Amazon.
Uccello Electric Safety Kettle - UK ONLY
I did not have much luck with this. I did try to show Mama how to use this. As mentioned, introducing new items were sometimes a challenge. That does not mean it may not work for you - I suppose you can try it as that's what I did with a lot of products. I'd be interested to hear if this did work for you - please comment.
Insulated Carafe: This worked for a bit! Easy and in an instant.
Simple Toasters: Lightweight, easy-to-read dials, and automatic pop-up.
Daewoo Essentials: The exterior on this stays cool when toasting.
Elite Gourmet Toaster: Here's a comparable one from the USA.
Electric Hot Pot - UK
I had really good luck with this - had to buy a couple as they had a short working life. I made some tweaks and wrote out a step-by-step for the carer (heat up food and so on) and adjusted as necessary.
Dish Drying Mat, Microfiber Dry Pad, Quick-Drying Dish Drainer Board Mat for Kitchen Counter-top Tabletop. I put this near the sink since mama couldn't see if any water splashed. Anyway, this helped and dries very quickly.
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