Simple morning snack

Shoshana

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PALS
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10/2023
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Santa Rosa
PALS here. I'm trying to solve a conundrum regarding food.
My husband transfers me from bed to my recliner at 6am when he gets ready for work. My caregiver arrives around 10:30. They will prep me a calorie-dense smoothie which is enough to keep me satiated until dinner.
But lately I've been feeling very hungry at 6am, and I'm looking for ideas for a one-bite snack.
I have very limited use of my hands. A hard-boiled egg would be perfect except I can't grip it. My husband is busy getting ready for work so he can't stand there feeding me. We also both share concerns about me eating solid foods unsupervised due to the possibility of choking. (hasn't been an issue yet, just being cautious.)
So far, the only thing I can think of that fits all parameters is a glass of kefir or some other yogurt based drink.
Any other ideas?
 
Could you hold an egg cup ? The kind that has a indent between the cup and the little bit it stands on? Between your fingers in the web

There are also burger holders - not suggesting a burger but a pita with a spread or something? Maybe even a slice of fruit? You could fill in some of the space at the bottom of the holder so it doesn’t fall in too low?
 
Just Googled Egg cups, afraid those won't work for me. I have very little grip strength. But I Googled peanut butter snacks and got lots of high calorie bite size things!
 
If peanut butter works for you great!

But this iswhat I meant with egg cup. No grip strength needed
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Microwaveable pancake bites left in a bowl for you? Could you use a toothpick to stab them? There is something also called egg bites, I think.

Just watch that the peanut butter doesn't get too sticky for you.
 
Would oatmeal or Cream of Wheat type cereal work if you drank it thru a fat straw? I use that approach for cream soups. I also have no grip left, so try to be creative. I am able to push the handle of a fork in between my ring and middle finger of my dominant hand then use my other hand to stabilize it and poke it into bites of food, like egg bites. Then use both arms to get the food to my mouth. Not pretty and it sometimes ends up on the floor, lol! I guess we keep trying for as much independence as we can manage.

One other thought would be an Obi adaptive eating device. <commercial link removed>

Also, the CATO head mouse is currently in beta test and demonstrates operating it hands-free.
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I’m not trying to promote these products, just sharing what has looked promising to me. Hope that is ok?
 
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An oyster fork is easier for stabbing sometimes.

Also, consider the position of the food -- sometimes a little table at just the right height (think laptop table), pulled close, enables someone to use chest /side muscles to supplement arms/hands more effectively when arms are held close to the body.
 
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