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Category: Self care

Tips och ideas about: Body care


  • Body care (46)
  • Dressing (63)
  • Toileting (78)
  • Using make-up (7)
  • Washing oneself (55)

Electric nail file

Electric nail file with good grip – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Electric nail file
Author Anonym 12016 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified sponge

– makes it possible to wash your hand when you can only use a hand [..]

Modified sponge
Author Alex2015 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Automatic soap pump with sensor

– suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Automatic soap pump with sensor
Author Alex2015 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Automatic toothpaste dispenser

– makes it possible to take toothpaste without needing to open/close the cap and without needing to squeeze the tube – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Automatic toothpaste dispenser
Author Alex2015 Categories Body care, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bathtub stopper

– simple adaptation that allows a person with reduced hand function to easily pull out the bath tub plug [..]

Bathtub stopper
Author Alex2015 Categories Body care, Opening/closingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Aquatec bath lift

– makes it possible to take a relaxing bath – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Aquatec bath lift
Author Alex2015 Categories Body care, Cope with pain, Preventing/treating muscle tensionsTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Modified toothbrush

A holder that enables people without finger function to hold a toothbrush [..]

Modified toothbrush
Author Anonym 232015 Categories Body care, Lifting and carryingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Easy-to-use eyebrow tweezer

– suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Easy-to-use eyebrow tweezer
Author Yasmin2012 Categories Body care, Using make-upTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wheelchair accessible bathroom

Curtain in front of the window at the shower protects the window from moisture – an option to have an open shower area next to a window [..]

Wheelchair accessible bathroom
Author Robert2011 Categories Bathroom, Body care, ToiletingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Hand rub dispenser with sensor

– aids people with impaired hand function [..]

Hand rub dispenser with sensor
Author Anonym 12010 Categories Body care, Preventing urinary infections, Preventing/treating colds, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted sink cabinet

Simple adapted sink cabinet – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Adapted sink cabinet
Author Irene2010 Categories Bathroom, Body care, FurnitureTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Sink at different heights

Placement of sink and drawers in adapted bathroom [..]

Sink at different heights
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Body careTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Custom-made hand and nail file

File surface placed on a bottle provides a good handle – suitable for people with impaired hand function [..]

Custom-made hand and nail file
Author Tomas2009 Categories Body careTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Holder for electric toothbrush

Custom-designed holder in orthotic material [..]

Holder for electric toothbrush
Author Stefan2008 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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)

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)

Brushing teeth

A toothbrush that makes it easier for someone who needs help brushing teeth and that makes brushing teeth easier for persons with limited motor function [..]

Brushing teeth
Author Nina2008 Categories Body care, Self care with assistanceTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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)

Washbasin cabinet in adapted bathroom

Washbasin cabinet with curtain and shelf with cut-out section make it easier for wheelchair users to come close and maintain balance [..]

Washbasin cabinet in adapted bathroom
Author Tomas2008 Categories Bathroom, Body careTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Holder for electric toothbrush

Electric toothbrush in holder enables a person with impaired hand function to brush teeth without assistance [..]

Holder for electric toothbrush
Author Anders2007 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Massage hair brush with handle

Simple and practical handle on a hair brush – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Massage hair brush with handle
Author Nisse2007 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Washbasin and storage

Washbasin with spacer unit and support for forearms – suitable for wheelchair users and persons with compromised arm/hand function [..]

Washbasin and storage
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pull-out bathroom mirror

Easy to use mirror for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Pull-out bathroom mirror
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Body care, Using make-upTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Stable soap pump

Soap pump makes it easier for persons with impaired hand function to use soap [..]

Stable soap pump
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Body care, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Pivoting key cabinet with mirror

Wall-mounted pivoting mirror at right height – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Pivoting key cabinet with mirror
Author Yasmin2007 Categories Body care, Using make-upTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Brushing teeth

Electric toothbrush makes brushing teeth easier for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Brushing teeth
Author Yasmin2007 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-designed dental floss holder

Independent use of dental floss for a person with impaired hand function [..]

Custom-designed dental floss holder
Author Anonym 52007 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Accessible bathroom with aquarium

Being able to look at fish and listen to music passes the time in the bathroom [..]

Accessible bathroom with aquarium
Author Lars2006 Categories Bathroom, Body care, ToiletingTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Nail clipper

Nail clipper with container – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Nail clipper
Author PO2006 Categories Body careTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Razor on stand

Razor enables persons without active hand function to shave independently [..]

Razor on stand
Author Ragge2006 Categories Body careTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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