Old age and arthritis can limit hand strength and grip. The weaker grip or stiffness of finger joints can cause eating independently a tough proposition. Pedder Johnson Velcro Grips enable the elderly and arthritic patients to eat food independently. The velcro belt is specially designed to strengthen the grip as it has to be tied around the palm and the pocket attached to the Velcro Grip band provides additional support to keep the spoon/fork handy, and in place.