Plate guards are circular shaped plastic or stainless steel guards which fit either half way or all the way around the edge of a plate. They prevent food from being pushed off the edge of the plate when a person is eating with one utensil. Plate guards come in a wide range of sizes and can also have a curved top edge, to prevent food being pushed over the top of the guard.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
Disabilities such as arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, poor upper limb control, upper limb pain due to injury, blindness or poor vision can prevent a person from being able to eat independently in the workplace. Plate guards can enable a person with a disability affecting their upper limb function to maintain independence in the workplace.
Other products which assist people with eating or food preparation can be found at the links below:
References
ArthritisSupplies.com 2011, Plates, bowls and other tableware for arthritis, The Wright Stuff, inc., Crystal Springs, viewed 22 April 2011, http://www.arthritissupplies.com/site/371928/page/461169
Independent Living Centre NSW 2009, Plate guards, Independent Living Centre NSW, Sydney, viewed 22 April 2011, http://www.ilcnsw.asn.au/minor_groups/118/list/1.