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Category: Self care

Tips och ideas about: Washing oneself


  • Body care (46)
  • Dressing (63)
  • Toileting (79)
  • Using make-up (7)
  • Washing oneself (55)

Shower chair with back and armrest

Shower and toilet chair with soft back and fixed armrest [..]

Shower chair with back and armrest
Author Magnus2007 Categories Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Hygienic chair

Shower and hygienic chair with customized armrest, suitable for persons with extensive disabilities [..]

Hygienic chair
Author Martin2006 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Shower chair while traveling

Small folding travel shower chair on casters – large and tall people do not sit well on it [..]

Shower chair while traveling
Author Martin2006 Categories Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Fluid bag as portable shower

Used as to wash genitals when traveling [..]

Fluid bag as portable shower
Author Lars2006 Categories Self care on trips, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Transfer from wheelchair to bathtub

Transfer to bathtub using an ordinary chair [..]

Transfer from wheelchair to bathtub
Author PO2006 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneself, Wheelchair transferTags Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1)

Accessible shower

Shower with custom-designed glass wall – appropriate for wheelchair users. [..]

Accessible shower
Author Lotta2006 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Adapted bathroom

Well-functioning adapted bathroom suitable for wheelchair users. [..]

Adapted bathroom
Author Lotta2006 Categories Bathroom, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Towel rack with pivoting arms

Space-saving towel rack for many towels [..]

Towel rack with pivoting arms
Author Lotta2006 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Shower/toilet on adapted sailboat

Practical space-saving solution for shower and toilet on adapted sailboat [..]

Shower/toilet on adapted sailboat
Author Claes2005 Categories Toileting, Washing oneself, Water sports and boatsTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Custom-built bathtub in larch wood

Larch wood bathtub with broad edge to help with transfers and stops for the feet – suitable for people with disabilities [..]

Custom-built bathtub in larch wood
Author Claes2005 Categories Bathroom, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Shower chair with customized armrest

Appropriate for persons who do not have arm or hand function. [..]

Shower chair with customized armrest
Author Conny2005 Categories Bathroom, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

Transfers between wheelchair and shower stool

The wheelchair is locked to the shower stool for secure transfers [..]

Transfers between wheelchair and shower stool
Author Glenn2005 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneself, Wheelchair transferTags High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

Mobile shower/toilet chair on casters

Combined shower and toilet chair on castors [..]

Mobile shower/toilet chair on casters
Author Bruno2005 Categories Bathroom, Preventing/healing ulcers, Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Hand shower

Hand shower at wash basin [..]

Hand shower
Author Kjell2005 Categories Bathroom, Summerhouses, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Sink with hand shower

Adjustable angle sink in bathroom with hand shower, suitable for persons with impaired balance and hand function. [..]

Sink with hand shower
Author Monica2005 Categories Body care, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Small chair for shower with armrest and back

Space-saving solution for persons with high spinal cord injuries who have a ceiling lift in the bathroom. [..]

Small chair for shower with armrest and back
Author Susanne2005 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Folding shower chair on wheels

Shower chair on castors that can be packed into a suitcase. [..]

Folding shower chair on wheels
Author Susanne2005 Categories Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Folding travel shower chair

Shower and toilet chair on casters that can be packed into its own case [..]

Folding travel shower chair
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Self care on trips, Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Shower stall with doors

Shower stall with doors that seal directly against the floor is a good solution for wheelchair users. [..]

Shower stall with doors
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Combined shower and toilet chair on casters

A shower chair on casters suitable for wheelchair users with high spinal cord injuries. [..]

Combined shower and toilet chair on casters
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Toileting, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Wall-mounted soap dispenser

Easy-to-use soap dispenser – appropriate for persons with impaired hand function [..]

Wall-mounted soap dispenser
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Bathroom, Body care, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Whirlpool tub

A hot bath can help persons who find it difficult to stay warm and have problems with spasticity [..]

Whirlpool tub
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Bathroom, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Shallow washbasin with counterspace

A shallow washbasin works well for wheelchair users with limited reach [..]

Shallow washbasin with counterspace
Author Anonym 12005 Categories Bathroom, Body care, Washing oneselfTags High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

Shower chair with soft back and swinging armrest

A small shower chair that helps maintain balance [..]

Shower chair with soft back and swinging armrest
Author Erika2005 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

Pressure relieving shower cushion

Used successfully in many contexts, such as the shower, airplane trips, the car, etc. [..]

Pressure relieving shower cushion
Author Erika2005 Categories Preventing/healing ulcers, Washing oneselfTags Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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