Equipment to help you in the kitchen if you have Parkinson's
There are different specialist aids and equipment that can help you stay safe and avoid accidents while preparing food and drinks.
A kettle tipper lets you pour boiling water out of the kettle without lifting it up. This reduces the risk of spills and burns.
They are usually designed to cradle your kettle, and can be used on common teapot or kettle styles.
You should check if your kettle will fit with a tipper before you buy.
Water dispensers are used to boil water without a kettle or saucepan. They allow you to fill a cup or mug with a pre-measured amount of boiling water.
They are fairly easy to use, but must be filled manually and only supply small amounts of boiling liquid at a time.
A built-in tap can be used for dispensing larger quantities of boiling water, without having to refill a dispenser. This means you don't need to fill and boil a kettle to get access to boiling water.
Built-in hot water taps can be expensive, and need to be installed and connected to a water supply.
If you have difficulty gripping things, a curved-handled or rocking-action knife can be used for chopping food. The handle is D-or L-shaped to help give you more control.
They come in various sizes and the handles are usually made from easy-grip material.
You can place a mat made of a special tacky material under a plate or bowl to stop it from moving around. This can be useful if you have limited mobility in 1 arm and find yourself chasing plates and bowls across the table.
Non-slip mats can be used on a tray to stop cups sliding during carrying, and between a mixing bowl and a work surface to stop the bowl moving.