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Cups & Mugs

Essential Aids supplies a extensive range of kitchen aids like special cups and mugs which are easier to control than standard drinking vessels. Some are available with oversized handles - ideal for people with certain disabilities causing tremors or a loss of fine motor control. Among the range is the double handled mug for elderly people or others whose condition makes it hard to use a conventional mug. Some items in this section have special lids with spouts to reduce spillage. A non-spill cup can reduce mess at meal-times. Our drinking cups for disabled people or others who find conventional cups challenging to control. A non-spill cup for elderly individuals may make a significant difference.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are cups and mugs for disabled users?

Drinking vessels which have special characteristics which for some people, make them easier to use.

Who uses these kinds of drinking aids?

People with relevant disabilities or physical conditions may have difficulty drinking from standard cups or mugs.

This may be because of diminished strength, coordination or motor skills, or because of certain learning difficulties.

How do these special cups help?

In many cases, special drinking vessels like these promote independence in those who might otherwise struggle to drink unaided.

The method by which each special design may help, varies from person to person, depending on the characteristics of their condition.

What special cups and mugs are available for people with disabilities?

The range is diverse, reflecting the differences between conditions and the physical restrictions they may impose on people living with them.

These are some of the more common:

Non-spill cups - there are various kinds of cups which have some sort of non-spill features.

This may be a lid with a closable aperture, or a lid with a straw which fits tightly enough to prevent liquid escaping.

Others have lids with spouts built in, guiding the liquid and reducing spillages.

Another design which is intended to reduce spillages uses a special plastic insert which sits within the liquid held in the cup.

It disrupts the wave motion which in turn makes spillages less likely.

Two-handled mugs - for people with a hand tremor or reduced strength, drinking vessels with two handles may be easier to control.

Large-handled mugs - having oversized handles helps give some people more control.

Angled cups - having an angled or slanted cylinder to hold the liquid means less head-tilt is required when drinking.

This is a useful feature for people with limited flexibility in the neck and shoulders.

Are cups with spouts available for adults?

Yes, there are numerous designs of cups or mugs with spouts.

In some cases spouts of different sizes and flow are available, so you should be able to find one to suit the individual concerned.

Spouted drinking vessels make spilling their contents much less likely.

Are cups available with cut-out sections for the nose?

Sometimes called 'nosey cups', these items have a lowered section of the rim.

This fits the user's nose and reduces the amount of head tilt required in order to drink from the cup.

Are mugs available that keep the drink warm?

Yes, 'thermo' mugs are available which are designed to keep their contents warm for longer than normal.

They are useful for people who may take some time to consume drinks.

Some of these mugs are available with two large handles to help improve control.

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