Cooking Low Vision Aids

There are so many helpful gadgets that will allow you to keep cooking and entertain others in your home.

√ Large Print Cookbooks

You can purchase large print cookbooks from several on-line sources. Since there is some variation in type and font on what is considered large print you may want to read about what you need to know about large print books before you make your purchase ...if so click here: Large Print Books

√ Liquid Level Indicator

This battery operated gadget will make a noise (or if you want there is one that sings) when the liquid is reaching the top of the cup.

Another tip is to remember the importance of contrast - so if you are pouring coffee put it in a white mug or if you are pouring milk pour it into a black mug.

The bold and large numbers on these measuring cups makes it easy to see. You can also purchase a set of measuring cups with each cup being a different color so you can identify the size of the cup by its color. There is also a bold print 2 cup measuring cup that is available.

√ Big numbered measuring spoons

Measuring spoons for low vision can be purchased either with big numbers on the spoon or color coded with each spoon being a different color for easy identification.

Timers can be bought with large, bold numbers and large buttons to make it easy to see and use. The talking timers lets you know when you have 10 seconds left and counts down to zero. A loud voice and a beep announces when the time is up.

√ Talking cooking thermometer

Simply insert the probe into your meat or poultry, wait a few seconds and then press the talk button.

√ Large Character Stickers for Stoves

The words, numbers and symbols that appear on stoves are printed in large print on labels that you peel off to stick over or next to the little print that comes with the stove.

√ Large Character Stickers for Microwave

A packet of all neccesary words and numbers to label your microwave for better visibility.

√ Large Letter Labels for Spice Jars

The names of just about any spice, and many common items you would have in your pantry are now in large print labels that you can stick on your jars.

√ Talking Microwaves

There are several models of microwaves that will speak out the numbers or food categories. The reviews show that they are very easy to use and usually range in price from $100 - $300.

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