Lucy Owens, a 72-year-old retired vet from Leeds, has always prided herself on her independence. However, in recent years, a severe cataract in her left eye has significantly impaired her vision, making everyday tasks increasingly challenging. One such task that became particularly troublesome was pouring liquids.
The Challenge
With her vision blurred by the cataract, Lucy found it difficult to gauge the level of liquid when pouring a cup of tea or a glass of water. The fear of overfilling and spilling hot liquids made her anxious, leading her to avoid making tea altogether unless someone was around to assist.
”I used to love making a good cuppa in the afternoon, but after my cataract worsened, I started to dread it. The thought of spilling boiling water and potentially burning myself was frightening,” Lucy explains.
The Solution
Lucy’s son, noticing her growing frustration, researched products that could help her regain confidence in the kitchen. That’s when he discovered Uccello Designs. He bought the Uccello Kettle and Liquid Level Indicator together. With the kettle his mom wouldn’t need to carry or balance with it to pour and with the Liquid Level Indicator she wouldn’t have to worry about spills or burns.
”Mom wouldn’t say if something was bothering her, it was after a few comments here and there about not using the kettle much anymore that I put 2 and 2 together. That’s when I went online to see what could help” states Joe and here’s what Lucy has to say about it:
”The moment m4y son showed me how it worked; I knew this was going to be a game-changer for me.”
Implementation
Lucy quickly integrated the Uccello Kettle and Liquid Level Indicator into her daily routine. The kettle made pouring a dream and the stainless-steel prongs on the Liquid Level Indicator detect the water level and provides both an audible beep and a tactile vibration as the liquid nears the top.
‘‘The first time I used it, I couldn’t believe how easy it was. As soon as the liquid got close to the top, the beep and vibration warned me to stop pouring, it was a relief!”
The Results
With the kettle and Liquid Level Indicator, Lucy has regained the confidence she once had in the kitchen. She no longer has to worry about spilling or overfilling her cup, and she can once again enjoy her afternoon tea in peace.
”I feel like I’ve gotten a bit of my independence back” Lucy reflects. ”It’s such a small device, but it’s made a huge difference in my life. Now I can make my tea without any anxiety or fear”
Conclusion
For Lucy, the Liquid Level Indicator is more than just a helpful tool – it’s a vital part of daily life that allows her to maintain her independence.
”I would recommend this to anyone with vision problems. It’s a simple solution that’s given me so much freedom,” Lucy shares with a smile.
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