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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.

Dental floss loop with integrated dental floss

A useful assistive device for persons who need assistance for dental hygiene [..]

Dental floss loop with integrated dental floss
Author Nina2008 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Make-up mirror

Adjustable mirror helps persons unable to hold a mirror [..]

Make-up mirror
Author Nina2008 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Adapted book support in wood

Adapted to be able to turn pages with a mouth stick – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Adapted book support in wood
Author Nina2008 Categories Reading, Reading at work, Reading for educationTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Nasal irrigator

The nasal irrigator can prevent colds [..]

Nasal irrigator
Author Nina2008 Categories Preventing/treating coldsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Liniment Linex

A liniment that helps against muscle pain [..]

Liniment Linex
Author Nina2008 Categories Cope with pain, Preventing/treating muscle tensionsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Massage rollers in various designs

Massage rollers help relieve muscle tension [..]

Massage rollers in various designs
Author Nina2008 Categories Cope with pain, Preventing/treating muscle tensionsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Headset for landline and mobile phone

Headset for telephone – assistive device for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Headset for landline and mobile phone
Author Nina2008 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Fur

Fur keeps legs warm – suitable for wheelchair users who easily freeze [..]

Fur
Author Nina2008 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Hockey pucks

Hockey pucks can be used as blocks to raise hotel beds – suitable for persons with disabilities [..]

Hockey pucks
Author Nina2008 Categories Mobility on trips, Self care with assistance, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Camel hair ‘shoulder warmers’ to keep shoulders and upper arms warm

Holds heat – appropriate for persons who easily freeze [..]

Camel hair ‘shoulder warmers’ to keep shoulders and upper arms warm
Author Nina2008 Categories Dressing, Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Back support belts for assistants

Back support belts prevent back problems for assistants [..]

Back support belts for assistants
Author Nina2008 Categories Preventing back problemsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Shower chair with holder for ventilator tube

Small tilting shower chair – suitable for persons with compromised balance [..]

Shower chair with holder for ventilator tube
Author Nina2008 Categories Use of breathing aids, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Non-slip device for rubber boots

Non-slip device for the user’s assistants when they help in the shower [..]

Non-slip device for rubber boots
Author Nina2008 Categories Self care with assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Portable basin for washing hair

Assistive device to wash hair while sitting in a wheelchair – suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Portable basin for washing hair
Author Nina2008 Categories Self care on trips, Self care with assistance, Travelling with personal assistance, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Transfer mat

Glide mat for easy horizontal moves for persons with extensive disabilities and for assistants [..]

Transfer mat
Author Nina2008 Categories Mobility with assistance, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Adapted jacket

Adapted jacket – facilitates dressing for persons who need assistance [..]

Adapted jacket
Author Nina2008 Categories Dressing, Self care with assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Step in hard foam

Steps that help personal assistants achieve the right working height [..]

Step in hard foam
Author Nina2008 Categories Preventing back problems, Self care with assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Calendar

A calendar facilitates organization and planning for personal assistants [..]

Calendar
Author Nina2008 Categories Communication with personal assistants, Planning, Planning of personal assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Various types of tea

Refreshing tea instead of coffee [..]

Various types of tea
Author Nina2008 Categories Preventing/treating coldsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Power of attorney for banking matters

Certificate that allows assistants to use the user’s credit card without her providing her PIN code [..]

Power of attorney for banking matters
Author Nina2008 Categories Economic life, Handling of money, Handling of money with assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Dental care card

Free dental care – a right for persons with extensive disabilities (in Sweden) [..]

Dental care card
Author Nina2008 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Traveling with electric wheelchair and ventilator

Works well with the right luggage and preparations [..]

Traveling with electric wheelchair and ventilator
Author Nina2008 Categories Housing on trips, Mobility on trips, Self care on trips, Transportation of objects, Travelling with personal assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Cooling off when it gets too hot

Simple tips for cooling off – suitable for persons who are sensitive to heat [..]

Cooling off when it gets too hot
Author Nina2008 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping coolTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Massage roller with flexible joints

Massager that reduces muscle tension in the body [..]

Massage roller with flexible joints
Author Nina2008 Categories Cope with pain, Personal assistance, Preventing back problems, Preventing/treating muscle tensionsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Tube heater

The tube heater reduces condensation in the ventilator tube when the user is out in the cold [..]

Tube heater
Author Nina2008 Categories Use of breathing aidsTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Bluetooth headset for mobile phone

Bluetooth headset enables persons without function in arms or hands to use a mobile phone [..]

Bluetooth headset for mobile phone
Author Nina2008 Categories Use of phoneTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Page turner for the mouth

Turn pages with the mouth – an alternative for persons without arm/hand function [..]

Page turner for the mouth
Author Nina2008 Categories Reading, Reading at work, Reading for educationTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
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