Some Tips to Make Using The Arm Thing Even Easier

As time passed, Ron and I found things that made Ron’s usage of “The Arm Thing” easier. We would like to pass those along to you.

1. Sit upright under a table (a normal eating position).
2. The shorter (standard) length “Arm Thing” is for people with wrist strength and hand control but have weak arms or shoulders.
3. The extended wrist support “Arm Thing ” is for people with weak wrists and hands along with weak shoulders and arms. We recommend the Extended Wrist Version for those that have a progressive disease like ALS.
4. Order before your arms and hands get too weak. It will help you enjoy your meals and help with maintaining strength while trying to feed yourself.
5. Keep the non-slip base clean, just a little soap and water.
6. If there is a table cloth, move it over and let “The Arm Thing” sit directly on the table.
7. Ron started out with regular eating utensils but as he weakened he went to angled eating utensils. You could also uses a strap on utensil.
8. Using a plate with sides (like a cake pan) will help load the food on the eating utensil.
9. It takes a little practice to decide where to place “The Arm Thing” relative to the plate. Ron places his “Arm Thing” about 2” from the edge of a regular sized plate close to the edge of the table. Large oval plates may have to be turned occasionally because they are so long.
10. Move the C-channel to the back to get the highest lift to “The Arm Thing” (this takes the most strength).
11. Move the C-channel to the center when your arm is getting too tired.
12. Take it with you wherever you go and enjoy yourself. We certainly do!!!