“The Meal Lifter does indeed offer a very unique and helpful option for many people living with dementia, or progressive or chronic movement impairment such as Parkinson’s, muscular dystrophy, or stroke. Overall, this device is something new and different and may indeed provide an alternative that could make a positive difference for both the person living with dementia or motor impairment and the individual providing assistance to eat.”

— Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Dementia Care & Training Specialist

“It was our pleasure to meet and learn about the Meal Lifter eating aid. I think it was pretty universal among the staff that this is a wonderful, affordable option that has been long needed.”

— David Baker, Director, Missouri Assistive Technology

“Meal Lifter is an incredibly simple and effective solution to the daily challenge that people with Parkinson’s have in feeding themselves. Once anyone who faces this daily challenge sees a Meal Lifter, they will want one!”

— Jane Ann Gorsky - former Executive Director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland Chapter

“My patient required increasing assistance with self-feeding due to decreased strength and sensation in both of her hands.  This caused her to drop her utensils and needed help to feed herself.  I used the Meal Lifter with her during our treatments and immediately noticed an improvement in her ability to feed herself.  She was dropping her utensils less due to the elevation of her meal and the reduced distance from the plate to her mouth.  Not only did her self esteem improve as she increased her ability to feed herself, but her intakes improved also.”

— Sarah Batterson, OTR/L, Garden Terrace of Overland Park, KS

“If you have ever seen someone struggle from tremors or something similar, this is awesome.”

— Stephanie Duke, Marketing Director, Dancing River Assisted Living and Memory Care

“The Meal Lifter provided one of our residents more comfort and independence during meal time. This resident has a spastic condition and eating has always been a challenge. The Meal Lifter allows her the ease to eat and not look like she is eating out of big dog bowls. She also doesn’t have to hover over her plate any longer. She is glad for the new device and I am pleased as an Administrator of an Assisted Living to provide this option of more carefree dining. Thank you for developing such a worthwhile device!!!”

— Sarah House, Administrator, Fox River Assist. Living, Onley, IL

“As a Rehab Director and Physical Therapist Assistant we are always looking for ways to help our patients be more independent.  The Meal Lifter has done just that for several of my patients, including those with dementia, Parkinson’s and low vision.  Thank you, Anne, for creating and introducing this product to me!”

— Mindy Green, Redwood Rehab of Kansas City South

“A note of thanks to the Meal Lifter creators for their useful invention that has given my Mother, Connie, new-found freedom. She has been bed ridden for about a year and has difficulty making it down to mealtime in her full skilled nursing facility. I brought her the plate holder which enables her to feed herself in a more comfortable position. She now asks for it every time she has a meal! We often take for granted the simple pleasure of sitting at the table for a meal. When you are in a compromised position of fragile health this becomes a particular challenge. Thank you for this wonderful and truly life changing invention! Most sincerely.”

— Louise Meyers, Owner, Pryde’s Old Westport 

“We have had 2 residents that have used the Meal Lifter. It is very beneficial for their independence with self-feeding. Being able to feed themselves more independently helps increase their self-esteem and quality of life.”

 — Lauren Gearin, Physical Therapist at Redwood of KC South

“The meal lifter is an excellent idea! It has helped residents maintain their independence. It allows one of our ladies to continue to be able to feed herself (which was becoming difficult for her)! Another resident was able to retain more food on his eating utensils. Thank you for allowing Morningside Place the use of the meal lifter!”

 — Evette Johnson, DSD at Morningside Place

“I have seen the “Meal Lifter” and believe it is a device that can be beneficial to those needing help with eating. My years of experience working in long term care and as a Dementia Care Specialist with the Alzheimer’s Association, I have personally seen the need for a product such as this.”

 — Erik Wray, Dementia Care Specialist, Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter

“We received the Meal Lifter yesterday.  We tried it on one of our residents with Parkinson’s Disease and it worked wonders!!!  He sat tall and didn’t get any food on his cover up!  He even said it was much easier for him to eat!  This is a great product.”

 — Alaina Maley, LNHA, Administrator, Crest Manor Living & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

“Just to let you know, the Meal-Lifter finally arrived and Dad loves it.  He hasn't spilled at all since using it. He is so happy and proud of himself. Thank you so much, for all your help and kindness for getting it over to us. You have made our lives so much easier and given my gorgeous dad back his dignity.”   

- Jo Pridgeon, Western Australia

To share your experience with Meal Lifter™ please email info@meallifter.com