Lucy is a 72-year-old retired vet from Limerick, who has always taken pride in living independently. But in recent years, a severe cataract in her left eye has greatly diminished her vision, turning simple daily tasks into significant challenges. One of the most frustrating of these tasks was pouring liquids, especially hot liquids.
The Challenge She Faced
As her vision became increasingly blurred, Lucy struggled to accurately judge the amount of liquid when pouring a cup of tea or a glass of water. The constant fear of overfilling and spilling hot liquids left her anxious and hesitant to make her tea on her own. ”I used to love making a good cuppa in the afternoon,” Lucy recalls, ”but after my cataract worsened, I started to dread it. The thought of spilling hot water and burning myself was terrifying.”
The Solution Was Near
Recognising his mother’s growing frustration, Lucy’s son, Matt began searching for products that could help restore her confidence and safety in the kitchen. During his search he discovered Uccello Designs and decided to purchase both the Uccello Kettle and the Liquid Level Indicator.
The Uccello Kettle would allow his mother to pour easily without needed to lift, while the Liquid Level Indicator prevents spills and burns by signalling when the cup is nearly full.
”Mom never complained outright, but I noticed she wasn’t using the kettle as much. After a few subtle comments, I realised what was happening and started looking for something that could help.”
Lucy was immediately impressed when Matt introduced her to the new tools; ”The moment my son showed me how it worked, I knew it was going to be a game-changer for me and its quite fancy looking too, I really liked that.”
Implementation Time
Lucy quickly made the Uccello Kettle and Liquid Level Indicator part of her daily routine. The kettle’s design made pouring effortless, while the Liquid Level Indicator, with its stainless-steel prongs, detected the water level and provided both an audible beep and a tactile vibration as the water approached the top of the cup.
”The first time I used it, I was amazed at how simple it was. As soon as the liquid got close to the top, the beep and vibration warned me to stop pouring – it was such a relief!”
The Results
With the help of these tools, Lucy has regained her confidence in the kitchen. She no longer worries about overfilling her cup or spilling, and she can once again enjoy her afternoon tea with anxiety.
”I feel like I’ve gotten a bit of my independence back. It’s such a small device, but it’s made a huge difference in my life. Now while I wait for my cataract surgery, I can make my tea without any worries.”
Conclusion
For Lucy, the Liquid Level Indicator has become more than just a useful gadget – it’s an essential part of her daily life that helps her maintain her independence.
”I would recommend this to anyone with vision problems. It’s a simple solution that’s given me so much freedom.”
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