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Category: Self care

Tips och ideas about: Washing oneself


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

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)

Shower stool with pressure-relieving cushion

– suitable for people who lack sensation [..]

Shower stool with pressure-relieving cushion
Author Robert2011 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Corner shower with folding doors

Shower stall that frees up space in bathroom – suitable for people who drive wheelchairs and need maneuvering space [..]

Corner shower with folding doors
Author Robert2011 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Transfer to whirlpool bath

– an option for wheelchair users with strong arms [..]

Transfer to whirlpool bath
Author Robert2011 Categories Bathroom, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Washing oneself, Wheelchair transferTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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)

Self-inflating shower cushion

A self-inflating seat pad works well as shower cushion – suitable for wheelchair users who have impaired sensation [..]

Self-inflating shower cushion
Author Anonym 122010 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Wall-mounted soap pump

– makes it easier for people with impaired hand function to use soap [..]

Wall-mounted soap pump
Author Yasmin2010 Categories Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bathtub in adapted bathroom

Ordinary bathtub in adapted bathroom – a possibility for people with disabilities [..]

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

Angled grab bar

Angled easy-grip grab bar – suitable in an adapted bathroom [..]

Angled grab bar
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Shower basket with suction cups

Practical organizer for shower accessories – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Shower basket with suction cups
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Wall-mounted shower chair

Stable, convenient and space-saving shower chair – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Wall-mounted shower chair
Author Karolina2009 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Vinyl-backed terry cloth

Vinyl-backed terry cloth protects the wheelchair or lounge chair from becoming wet after a swim or shower [..]

Vinyl-backed terry cloth
Author Tomas2009 Categories Swimming, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Watch TV from bathtub

Being able to watch TV while lying in the bathtub is relaxing and distracts from pain [..]

Watch TV from bathtub
Author Caroline2009 Categories Cope with pain, Preventing/treating muscle tensions, Washing oneselfTags Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1)

Hand sprayer as mobile shower

A hand sprayer makes it easier to wash genital area – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Hand sprayer as mobile shower
Author Helena2009 Categories Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Custom-built shower chair for adapted RV

Custom-built shower chair saves room and makes it possible for a person with extensive disabilities to shower in an RV [..]

Custom-built shower chair for adapted RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Shower in RV

Custom shower stall with ceiling lift and shower chair – suitable for a person with extensive disabilities [..]

Shower in RV
Author Helena2009 Categories Camping/motor home, Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Accessible shower stall

Shower stall with walls that open and rubber strip – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Accessible shower stall
Author Erik2009 Categories Bathroom, Summerhouses, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Spacious bathroom accessible to the entire family

Spacious bathroom – suitable for persons who need assistance in order to shower [..]

Spacious bathroom accessible to the entire family
Author Erik2009 Categories Bathroom, Self care with assistance, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Bathroom – shower handle

A long and stable shower hose together with a convenient shower nozzle – suitable for people who shower while sitting on a shower chair [..]

Bathroom – shower handle
Author Tomas2008 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Transfer to bathtub with assistance

Removal of the front and end plates of the bathtub, a place to sit next to the bathtub and a belt to wear during the transfer make it easier for wheelchair users to transfer to and from the bathtub [..]

Transfer to bathtub with assistance
Author Tomas2008 Categories Washing oneself, Wheelchair transferTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Transfer belt EasyBelt

EasyBelt facilitate transfers – suitable for wheelchair users who need help with transfers [..]

Transfer belt EasyBelt
Author Tomas2008 Categories Mobility with assistance, Washing oneself, Wheelchair transferTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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)

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)

Garden chair as shower chair

A garden chair with cushion that works as a shower chair with shower cushion- suitable for persons with disabilities [..]

Garden chair as shower chair
Author Anonym 122008 Categories Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Wall-mounted shower stool with armrest

Stable wall-mounted shower stool for easy transfers with sliding board [..]

Wall-mounted shower stool with armrest
Author Max2008 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneself

Convenient shower and toilet chair with soft seat

Soft seat on shower chair facilitates transfers for wheelchair users. [..]

Convenient shower and toilet chair with soft seat
Author Tomas2008 Categories Toileting, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Ceiling lift between bed and bathtub

By opening up the wall above the bathroom door Anders can transfer from the bed directly to the bathtub using a ceiling lift [..]

Ceiling lift between bed and bathtub
Author Anders2007 Categories Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Mobility with assistance, Transfers with lifting devices, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Adapted shower handle

“Selecta band” on shower handle makes it possible for persons without dexterity to hold on in the shower [..]

Adapted shower handle
Author Suzanne2007 Categories Lifting and carrying, Washing oneselfTags 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)

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