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Category: Self care

Tips och ideas about: Toileting


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

Mobile toilet

A folding lift attached to the wheelchair makes bathroom visits possible anywhere – suitable for women with extensive disabilities [..]

Mobile toilet
Author Helena2017 Categories Mobility on trips, Mobility with assistance, Self care on trips, Toileting, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

“Urination hook” with durable rubber tourniquet

The urination hook is an assistive device for persons with compromised arm/hand function who use a urine bottle or drain their bladder intermittently [..]

“Urination hook” with durable rubber tourniquet
Author Robert 22017 Categories ToiletingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

“Urination hook” – hanger style

– am assistive device for people with impaired hand function [..]

“Urination hook” – hanger style
Author Robert 22017 Categories ToiletingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Modified urine bottles

Modifications that facilitate use of urine bottle [..]

Modified urine bottles
Author Robert 22017 Categories ToiletingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Assistive device to drain bladder

Simple gripping aid for self-catheterization – suitable for individuals without hand function [..]

Assistive device to drain bladder
Author Anonym 302016 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Flush toilet using a string

With the help of a simple string a person with impaired hand function can easily flush the toilet
[..]

Flush toilet using a string
Author Alex2015 Categories Switching on and off, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Emptying urine bag

A method for people with high tetraplegia to independently empty their urine bag [..]

Emptying urine bag
Author Kenneth2014 Categories ToiletingTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Adapted bathroom

Space-saving interior of a bathroom for disabled people [..]

Adapted bathroom
Author Ola2012 Categories Bathroom, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Storage bags attached to wheelchair

Convenient storage for incontinence supplies for toilet visits outside the home [..]

Storage bags attached to wheelchair
Author Robert2011 Categories Toileting, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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)

Storage bag for catheters and accessories

Practical storage bag makes it easier to drain the bladder at night [..]

Storage bag for catheters and accessories
Author Mikael2010 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Catheter bag

Discreet storage for disposable catheters [..]

Catheter bag
Author Mikael2010 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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)

Hand wash in handbag

– reduces risk of infection – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Hand wash in handbag
Author Irene2010 Categories Looking after ones health on trips, Preventing urinary infections, Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Hand shower

Hand shower by the toilet – practical for people with disabilities [..]

Hand shower
Author Irene2010 Categories Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Assistive device to drain bladder for women

– facilitates bathroom visits for women with impaired leg function [..]

Assistive device to drain bladder for women
Author Anonym 152010 Categories ToiletingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Bedspread with storage compartment

Custom-sewn bottom sheet with storage pockets makes it possible for a person with impaired hand function to have access to all accessories to be able to manage independently in bed. [..]

Bedspread with storage compartment
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Bedroom, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Toilet in adapted bathroom

Wall-mounted toilet with folding armrest – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Toilet in adapted bathroom
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Automatic bathroom wastebasket

Wastebasket opens without having to touch it – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Automatic bathroom wastebasket
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Kitchen, Opening/closing, Preparing meals, ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Specially designed washbasin

Pull-out washbasin next to toilet chair for convenient toileting for people with disabilities [..]

Specially designed washbasin
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Pivoting toilet in RV

– makes bathroom visits easier for people who need assistance [..]

Pivoting toilet in RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Self care on trips, Self care with assistance, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Plastic container used as chamber pot

Plastic container and custom-built lift on wheelchair replace an accessible toilet [..]

Plastic container used as chamber pot
Author Helena2009 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Lift strap

Narrow lift straps facilitate bathroom visits for people with extensive disabilities [..]

Lift strap
Author Helena2009 Categories Toileting, Transfers with lifting devicesTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Drain bladder with one hand

Penis holder made out of orthotic material makes independent draining of the bladder with one hand possible for people with impaired hand function [..]

Drain bladder with one hand
Author Anonym 132009 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Catheter storage under wheelchair seat

Discreet, specially sewn bag for storing catheters under the wheelchair seat [..]

Catheter storage under wheelchair seat
Author Martin 22009 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Electric incinerating toilet

The electric toilet is a good alternative for a vacation home – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Electric incinerating toilet
Author Erik2008 Categories Bathroom, Summerhouses, ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer to toilet

Transfer to the toilet for a person who uses a wheelchair and has impaired arm/hand function [..]

Transfer to toilet
Author Tobias2008 Categories Toileting, Wheelchair transferTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer from toilet to wheelchair

Transfer technique for persons with tetraplegia [..]

Transfer from toilet to wheelchair
Author Magnus2008 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Transfer from wheelchair to toilet

Transfer technique for persons with high tetraplegia [..]

Transfer from wheelchair to toilet
Author Magnus2008 Categories ToiletingTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Custom-designed microlax doser

A simple custom modification to hold, insert, and empty the microlax tube – suitable for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Custom-designed microlax doser
Author Karolina2008 Categories ToiletingTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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