A member asked:

Gran had stroke and can't use knife or hold coffee cup. ot tested other skills and said she didn't need therapy. she wants to be indepndent. what to do?

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Dr. Eric Kelts answered

Specializes in Neurology

Home OT and PT: If your grandmother can't use a knife or hold a coffee cup it is hard to believe she was cleared by ot, but insurance is trying to cut back on such services. I would request a repeat home ot evaluation (different therapist) but also work on techniques yourself. These can include a larger handle on utensils (best to buy them that way, but could also wrap with duct tape in a pinch).

Answered 5/21/2016

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