Geriatric Cup Feeder and Method of Use

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-10-09
ROUX GABRIEL
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[0027]Preferably, once the search reflex has been activated the tip of the spout can be introduced through the teeth of the person and placed on the tongue. Preferably, the carer tips the geriatric feeding cup to a suitable angle. Preferably, the tip of the spout is gently moved forwards and backwards on the tongue to stimulate the suck reflex. Preferably, once the suck reflex is activated food can be introduced on to the posterior aspect of the tongue in a controlled way. The food is introduced by the patient sucking on the spout and deposited on the posterior aspect of the tongue, stimulating the swallow reflex. Preferably, use of the s

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A common problem with people as they become elderly is that the urge to eat and drink lessens.
Elderly people often suffer from dehydration through drinking insufficient water, exacerbated if there is a concern about incontinence.
As dementia develops the problems of feeding and hydrating the person worsens.
The problem with feeding the elderly with dementia and especially end-stage dementia is the risk of aspirating and choking on the food.
In advanced dementia the elderly also tend to clench their teeth and spit out food that is introduced between their lips, much to the frustration of the carer.
If the carer cannot get the elderly person to stop clenching their teeth and spitting out of the food the

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[0056]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a preferred embodiment of the invention will be described, where feeding cup 1 includes cup 10 and lid 12. Spout 14 is fitted to cup 10 on spout fitting 16. Cup 10 has a flat circular base (not labelled) surrounded by wall 18. The cup may vary in volume and design as is suitable for the application. Wall 18 and base of cup 10 are illustrated as made of the same solid material, plastic. Plastic is particular applicable as it is strong and readily cleaned for reuse. It is intended that cup 10 include calibrated measurements on the outside so that it can easily be seen how much liquid the person has been fed. Lid 12 is shown fitting with a push fit onto the upper edge of wall 18 of cup 10. In alternative forms lid 12 can fit with a screw fit or other suitable means of maintaining lid 12 on cup 10. Lid 12 includes a small round breathing hole (not shown) that neutralises the build-up of negative pressure created by the sucking process.

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Abstract

The invention refers to a geriatric feeding cup for feeding liquid to an elderly person, including a cup adapted to receive the liquid, a lid and a spout made of a soft pliable material fitted to the cup. In use, the geriatric feeding cup enables the search reflex, the suck reflex and the swallow reflex to be stimulated in the elderly person so that they can be fed the liquid in a more effective and safe manner. The invention also relates to a method of use of the geriatric feeding cup whereby the search reflex, the suck reflex and the swallow reflex are stimulated to feed the person.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present inventions relates to a geriatric cup feeder and in particular to a geriatric cup feeder including a soft disposable spout. The invention also relates to a method of use of geriatric cup feeder.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to treatment of geriatric patients and in particular to treatment of patients with dementia. It is envisaged that there may be other applications of the invention and the invention may be used for any suitable application. For example, the invention may be applicable for patients with significant brain injuries, neurological disorders including cerebral palsy, motor neutron disease, cerebrovascular accidents and Guillain-Barré Syndrome as well as for patients with some muscular disorders including muscular dystrophy.[0003]The elderly such as a person with dementia may need assistance with many day to day tasks, and are often cared for in hospital or a long term care home. One of these day to day tas...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G19/22
CPCA61J7/0038A47G19/2272
Inventor ROUX, GABRIEL
Owner ROUX GABRIEL
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