I had a catastrophic massive stroke. I used the jar opener, an electronic can opener and my cutting board. I cook three meals a day. I love to cook, bake and eating well.
I recommend you try using your left hand as much as possible otherwise it will get worse. I'm left side hemiplegic as well and none of the above are helpful in the long run. Use it or lose it.
Being an amputee (right arm) I found a left handed oven mitt to be invaluable as well as left handed scissors (Yes that's a thing!) I need a new one handed cutting board.
Thank you for this video. I'm a stroke survivor and paralyzed since September 2019 on the right side. I spend most of my time in a electric wheelchair. Due to weight gain I can no longer eat bread. My doctor told me I need more protein. Sort of like the Atkins diet he wants me on. I was looking for a way to cut steak with one hand. The cutting board with spikes could help. I already have the jar opener and a smaller size. Whenever I have a jar I usually stick it between my legs and twisted it with my left hand. If that doesn't work then I used the jar opener. If you have more adaptive equipment besides the three that would be great to show on video. Oh by the way I'm using a voice to text program for typing. I don't use it 100 percent because I can type with my left hand but it's difficult.
Thank you for your video. A recommendation is the Swedish Cutting Board, because it has an adjustable vise which can clamp onto food or objects such as a bottle, jar, can or a small box. It also has a bed of spikes to impale food to hold it steady while cutting. The Swedish Cutting Board has suction cup feet on its bottom to hold it steady on a table top. For a rocker knife alternative to the Mezzaluna knife is the Ulu knife. Some Ulu knives are beautiful with their fancy handles and their sharp high quality steel blades. An alternative to using a knife is Stainless Steel Scissors or Shears. For an eating utensil, the Nelson Knife/Fork combination is a rocker knife with fork tines attached to its curved tip. The Nelson Knife/Fork blade is sharper than the Knork.
@stevekierstead, I actually like the adaptive cutting boards with the angled pieces like the one I showed in the videos. It's not always perfect but those raised, angled pieces on the cutting can help keep your bread or toast from sliding around!
two questions for people that have electric knife 1: how stable are / how well the electric knife is cutting so the objects wont move when you attempt to cut them ? 2: how long an electric knife reasonably last. the blade should reasonable get dull after some time, right? thank you for the clarifications , i cant use the fingers on my left hand following my stroke
@@cristianmicu they are very stable and cut through everything Cooking is my hobby I couldn't cook without it or the food processor. I cook everything that i did before my stroke
I had a catastrophic massive stroke. I used the jar opener, an electronic can opener and my cutting board. I cook three meals a day. I love to cook, bake and eating well.
Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤️
Thank You so much for your help. I've had a stroke Nov. 22 and my right side has been affected so your information is much needed.
This video is literally exactly what I came looking for because I'm a stroke survivor that's partially paralyzed on my left side
I’m glad you found it helpful!
I recommend you try using your left hand as much as possible otherwise it will get worse. I'm left side hemiplegic as well and none of the above are helpful in the long run. Use it or lose it.
the jar opener works great, opens any size from soda bottle to pasta.
Being an amputee (right arm) I found a left handed oven mitt to be invaluable as well as left handed scissors (Yes that's a thing!) I need a new one handed cutting board.
One handed can opener is awesome.
Thank you for this video. I'm a stroke survivor and paralyzed since September 2019 on the right side. I spend most of my time in a electric wheelchair. Due to weight gain I can no longer eat bread. My doctor told me I need more protein. Sort of like the Atkins diet he wants me on. I was looking for a way to cut steak with one hand. The cutting board with spikes could help. I already have the jar opener and a smaller size. Whenever I have a jar I usually stick it between my legs and twisted it with my left hand. If that doesn't work then I used the jar opener. If you have more adaptive equipment besides the three that would be great to show on video. Oh by the way I'm using a voice to text program for typing. I don't use it 100 percent because I can type with my left hand but it's difficult.
just drink protein powder - much easier
Thank you for your video. A recommendation is the Swedish Cutting Board, because it has an adjustable vise which can clamp onto food or objects such as a bottle, jar, can or a small box. It also has a bed of spikes to impale food to hold it steady while cutting. The Swedish Cutting Board has suction cup feet on its bottom to hold it steady on a table top. For a rocker knife alternative to the Mezzaluna knife is the Ulu knife. Some Ulu knives are beautiful with their fancy handles and their sharp high quality steel blades. An alternative to using a knife is Stainless Steel Scissors or Shears. For an eating utensil, the Nelson Knife/Fork combination is a rocker knife with fork tines attached to its curved tip. The Nelson Knife/Fork blade is sharper than the Knork.
@jadenephrite Thanks so much for your recommendations! Really helpful. Is there a specific place you purchase these items from?
@@PostStrokeOrg In your search engine for vendors, type in key words, "Swedish Cutting Board" and "Nelson Knife".
Thank you for sharing your Adaptive Equipment with us Today Ms Elysie
You are so welcome❤️
My favourite is a one handed can opener that I have. It’s battery operated and works great
@stevekierstead, That's awesome! If you don't mind sharing, what brand and make is it?
I appreciate that I have been struggling with one hand, Thank u
My mom loves cooking but can't use her hand after an injury. I'm trying to find some stuff that might work for her!
Very useful information, thankyou!
Of course! So welcome 🙂
Could you please send me the Link for those kitchen Appliances 🙏 Thanks BENNIE. 😊
Hey Bennie!! Thanks for your comment. There are links for all of the adaptive equipment in the description of the video ☺️
Is there anything for putting spreads on toast. I’m struggling putting peanut butter on my toast in the morning
@stevekierstead, I actually like the adaptive cutting boards with the angled pieces like the one I showed in the videos. It's not always perfect but those raised, angled pieces on the cutting can help keep your bread or toast from sliding around!
@@PostStrokeOrg
Get a cutting board with sides, I found mine at bedbath and
Beyond
Yu keep usig 2 hands
An electric knife has worked for my one handed cooking. I bought mine at walmart.
@patriciawalz, great suggestion!! Thank you for sharing!!
two questions for people that have electric knife
1: how stable are / how well the electric knife is cutting so the objects wont move when you attempt to cut them ?
2: how long an electric knife reasonably last. the blade should reasonable get dull after some time, right?
thank you for the clarifications , i cant use the fingers on my left hand following my stroke
@@cristianmicu they are very stable and cut through everything
Cooking is my hobby I couldn't cook without it or the food processor. I cook everything that i did before my stroke