摘要 |
A geriatric feeding cup (1) for feeding liquid to an elderly person having trouble swallowing or who has dysphagia is disclosed. The cup a lid (12) and a spout replaceable (20) made of a pliable material fitted to the wall of 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. |