Which term describes equipment like lipped plates with edges, adapted silverware, and cups with handles and lids that assist residents during meals?

• A. Adaptive equipment
• B. Meal Tray Setup
• C. Thickened liquids
• D. High Fowler's position

Answer: (A)

Adaptive equipment for eating describes devices designed to compensate for limited hand function, tremors, or swallowing issues, helping residents participate in meals more safely and independently. Lipped plates with edges prevent food from spilling, adapted silverware reduces the grip strength needed, and cups with handles and lids improve control and minimize spills. These features exemplify adaptive equipment because they modify standard dining items to meet individual needs. Meal Tray Setup refers simply to arranging items on the tray, which can include adaptive items but isn't the term for the equipment itself; Thickened liquids are a texture modification for swallowing, not tools; High Fowler's position is a posture used during meals, not equipment.