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With discreet functional aids, Donna senior from SCHÖNWALD makes it easier for older people who have restricted motility and coordination to eat independently
The more the dexterity of the fingers and the eyesight deteriorate, the more tasks like handling cutlery, plates and cups become a frustrating hurdle in the everyday lives of older people. As they feel ashamed about this, many people stop going to social gatherings and lose the desire to eat. However, elderly people frequently reject dinnerware designs such as feeding cups, which are quite obviously specially tailored to cater for disabilities, because they feel that they are stigmatised in public as a result of their minor handicaps.
SCHÖNWALD has now launched a respectful alternative to the conventional aids which are often perceived to be degrading: DONNA SENIOR.
This series offers discreet functional details which help to compensate for impaired movement. When you look at them, there is no indication that these products have a special status because DONNA SENIOR merges seamlessly into the successful DONNA collection. This special range was developed using the more than 125 years of experience that this designer porcelain manufacturer boasts as well as its knowledge about the different perception of older people.
One example: As a response to the fact that many older people have impaired vision, meaning that they only see colours and contours in a weakened and blurred fashion, DONNA SENIOR opts for a powerful, highly contrasting choice of colours. This means that the process of placing the cup down no longer presents such a stumbling block because the transition from the base of the saucer to the rim can be identified without any problems.
The special mug which has been designed for people with restricted motility can be gripped better - even with all the fingers - thanks to the large opening and the wider design of the handle. A heat-insulating protective web ensures that users do not burn their fingers. And the generously sized opening of the mug makes it comfortable to drink from without banging your nose.
It is only at a second glance that you discover the functional benefits of the plates. For example, the food area of the deep plates has been made smaller. However, as a result of the steeper side, it still holds the same volume. This prevents the food from cooling down quickly, and diners are more at leisure to chat at the dinner table, take time to enjoy them-selves and relish their food.
Thanks to a fine edge in the transition from the rim to the side, soups and snacks can be placed on spoons or forks with fewer problems. This provides welcome assistance, in particular for people who have shaky hands.
With its many cleverly conceived ideas, DONNA SENIOR provides older people with a significant boost in terms of their sense of security and independence, which have a positive impact on their selfconfidence and reawaken the enjoyment they get from eating fine cuisine. |
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