by Cracked it
April 20, 2016 in Solution
Originally posted here Fed up with straws moving around when you try to drink? This simple fix could help someone unable to tip their head to drink, and looks great for kids too! Use a larger straw or plastic tube glued onto the clothes peg so you can remove the drinking straw and replace after […] Read the rest →
by Cracked it
April 20, 2016 in Solution
Originally posted here Cut two holes in the base of a foam can cooler and thread through straps to make an easily grippable drinks holder Comment if you’ve tried this fix! Read the rest →
by Cracked it
April 20, 2016 in Solution
Originally posted here Follow this tutorial to make any bowl non-skid – this looks great for anyone with an arm in a cast or sling and looking for a quick fix! Read the rest →
by Cracked it
April 20, 2016 in Solution
Originally posted here A simple fix to make personal care easier, use an old wooden coat hanger (with the hook removed!) to extend the handle of a hair brush or comb. Use plastic zip ties to fix the brush to the hanger, and use some foam tube to make the handle bigger. Read the rest →
by Cracked it
April 19, 2016 in Solution
Originally posted here by instructables user YZ Follow this tutorial to make your very own hands free pita holder – originally designed for a pita lover with only one arm! Read the rest →
by Cracked it
April 19, 2016 in Post, Solution
Originally posted here Make spray bottles easier to use with a pair of scissor action salad tongs. This sounds like a great fix for people with arthritis, reduced grip strength or cerebral palsy who want to get involved with the household chores! Why not try it on some spray window cleaner? Use a hacksaw to […] Read the rest →
by Cracked it
April 19, 2016 in Post, Solution
Originally posted here A great fix for increasing independence – use small Sugru sausages to stick on buttons so someone with a visual impairment can find the button they want. Here’s a microwave that’s been hacked with Sugru! Read the rest →
by Cracked it
April 19, 2016 in Post, Solution
Originally posted here A quick 3D printing project that will easily fit in your pocket or bag for use out and about! Great for anyone with reduced grip strength or arthritis, and anyone who has to battle with tricky bottle tops. Download 3D printer files Read the rest →
by Daniel Tyas
February 22, 2016 in Solution
This post is in response the Cracked-it challenge posted The challenge was to create: A wireless alarm system that alerted her when one of her residential dementia patients gets out of bed during the night and wanders around, potentialy hurting themselves The existing product currently being used in the care home is the […] Read the rest →
by Dean Parkes
November 25, 2015 in Solution
An aid to assist wheelchair users when taking out the bin The Easy-bin wheelchair aid is an simple but effective solution to taking the trash out for people in wheelchairs. It allows the user to take the trash out while still having full control of the wheelchair and being able to navigate tight spaces with […] Read the rest →
