Cutlery for Arthritis

Hi there,
I am a design student currently trying to design eating utensils for
those with arthritis.
For those who do have arthritis (mainly in their hands), I was hoping
to find out what problems you currently have using or handling your
cutlery? And which part of the utensil bothers you the most?
If you do have some trouble, do you attach anything to the handle for a
better grip?
There have been a lot of eating utensils for arthritis designed
already, some of them with the fork or spoon section bent for more ease
of use. i'm wondering if there are a lot of people that use these types
of utensils, and if so if the section that is bent is especially
useful?

I appreciate any responses you give me.

Thanks very much!

jimstevens...

Blenders and straws.

AndyS...

Andy writes;

And thank you for not cross posting to multiple groups.
I put a suggestion over on soc.senior.issues..