Adapted shower handle

"Selecta band" on shower handle makes it possible for persons without dexterity to hold on in the shower

Plastic strap with holes attached in a shower handle

Shower handle with selecta band

A plastic strap with holes (selecta band) is attached in the shower handle and provides a sturdy hold.

How to make
Unscrew the shower handle and thread in the “selecta” band.

Paid for by
County Council

Editors comments
The selecta band is no longer available, but Varsam has a product that can serve the same purpose: an elastic strap with two loops that can be placed on flatware, etc (Strap); see varsam.se (in Swedish), last checked July 2020.

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Author: Suzanne

Suzanne bor ihop med man och barn i en villa. Hon arbetar deltid. 1991 skadade hon sig och har en komplett tetraplegi C6. Hon har personlig assistans.

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