A useful assistive device for persons who need assistance for dental hygiene [..]
Tips from Nina
Nina lives in an apartment. She is working part time. She was injured in 1996 and has a high tetraplegia (C4). She is a ventilator user. She has two personal assistants 24 hours a day.
Make-up mirror
Adjustable mirror helps persons unable to hold a mirror [..]
Adapted book support in wood
Adapted to be able to turn pages with a mouth stick – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]
Nasal irrigator
The nasal irrigator can prevent colds [..]
Liniment Linex
A liniment that helps against muscle pain [..]
Massage rollers in various designs
Massage rollers help relieve muscle tension [..]
Headset for landline and mobile phone
Headset for telephone – assistive device for persons with extensive disabilities [..]
Fur
Fur keeps legs warm – suitable for wheelchair users who easily freeze [..]
Hockey pucks
Hockey pucks can be used as blocks to raise hotel beds – suitable for persons with disabilities [..]
Camel hair ‘shoulder warmers’ to keep shoulders and upper arms warm
Holds heat – appropriate for persons who easily freeze [..]
Back support belts for assistants
Back support belts prevent back problems for assistants [..]
Shower chair with holder for ventilator tube
Small tilting shower chair – suitable for persons with compromised balance [..]
Non-slip device for rubber boots
Non-slip device for the user’s assistants when they help in the shower [..]
Portable basin for washing hair
Assistive device to wash hair while sitting in a wheelchair – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]
Transfer mat
Glide mat for easy horizontal moves for persons with extensive disabilities and for assistants [..]
Adapted jacket
Adapted jacket – facilitates dressing for persons who need assistance [..]
Step in hard foam
Steps that help personal assistants achieve the right working height [..]
Calendar
A calendar facilitates organization and planning for personal assistants [..]
Various types of tea
Refreshing tea instead of coffee [..]
Power of attorney for banking matters
Certificate that allows assistants to use the user’s credit card without her providing her PIN code [..]
Dental care card
Free dental care – a right for persons with extensive disabilities (in Sweden) [..]
Traveling with electric wheelchair and ventilator
Works well with the right luggage and preparations [..]
Cooling off when it gets too hot
Simple tips for cooling off – suitable for persons who are sensitive to heat [..]
Massage roller with flexible joints
Massager that reduces muscle tension in the body [..]
Tube heater
The tube heater reduces condensation in the ventilator tube when the user is out in the cold [..]
Bluetooth headset for mobile phone
Bluetooth headset enables persons without function in arms or hands to use a mobile phone [..]
Page turner for the mouth
Turn pages with the mouth – an alternative for persons without arm/hand function [..]
