Provale Regulating Drinking Cup - Single - 5cc

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She said while he was initially resistant to using it because his swallowing conditions were so severe he just wasn't getting enough hydration- this particular cup provided smaller sips that were easier to swallow, helping to keep her elderly, convalescent father safely hydrated.

The Ableware Flo-Trol convalescent feeding cup was the third option we looked at. Its manufacturers say that it is able to control users liquid intake, providing dribble-free drinking experience that doesn't require the elderly or convalescent to raise their head or sit up. The controlled fluid delivery distribution of this mobility aid removes any risk of choking, which can occur when liquids are free-flowing. These systems deliver food to the diner's mouth via, for example, a rotating plate and a mechanical or electronically controlled spoon. Some systems are powered, others are hand or foot operated. The way it works, is that users will place a finger over the cup's vent hole in its cap, controlling the liquid flow through its mouthpiece. The second dysphagia cup we examined was the AliMed weighted base cup. AliMed says that there weighted bass cups help individuals control their own drinking and that the oval shape is designed to safely direct the outflow of liquid into the mouth.This practical daily living aid is the ideal solution for accurately measuring and regulating consumption. This kitchen and dining aid also has a clear base that allows you to see for yourself exactly how much fluid has been delivered. There is a choice of portion sizes, 5 ml, or 10 ml and the cup is available with a blue lid for the 5 ml delivery and a brown lid for the 10 ml delivery. This may be a lid with a closable aperture, or a lid with a straw which fits tightly enough to prevent liquid escaping. It is indicated for use by individuals who suffer from dysphagia or other medical issues that compromise their ability to swallow. This regulating drinking cup is engineered to only deliver a certain and fixed amount of water, tea, or other liquid with every drinking motion. Two-handled mugs - for people with a hand tremor or reduced strength, drinking vessels with two handles may be easier to control.

As a whole, users have a mixed opinion regarding the Royal provable cup, and they agree that it should have been designed better. A happy buyer mentions that his mother can control the amount of liquid she gets thanks to this dysphagia cup.Another design which is intended to reduce spillages uses a special plastic insert which sits within the liquid held in the cup. Simply by tipping the Provale® Cup in a normal drinking motion, 5 or 10 cc of liquid is delivered. By returning the cup to its upright position, the chamber is refilled and ready to deliver another 5 or 10 cc. This adapted drinking cup encourages normal drinking habits and small swallows. With each drinking action, the cup dispenses fixed amount (5 cc or 10 cc, depending on cup model) of liquid that many dysphagia sufferers may be able to safely consume.