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Self Care and Bathing Aids

Objective To show how assistive devices help individuals in bathing, hair care, and other grooming and toileting activities. AT Devices and Preparation Have:

Select-a-brush/comb extender

Toilet tissue aid

Nail brush with suction cups

Soap gripper

Hand held shower - hooks to shower head

Hand held shower - hooks to bath spout

Suction holders for cups, plates and soap Procedure:

Demonstrate the device by using it and explain what you are doing.

Give examples of how others use the device and pass it around the group so they can see how it works.

Share tips and things you can do with the devices. Permit sharing of additional ideas from the group or audience, if time allows. Detailed AT Devices/Materials: Select-a-brush Toilet Tissue Aid Comb/Brush Extender North Coast Medical North Coast Medical $15.95 $14.95 This device allows a person When it becomes difficult to move to wrap the toilet tissue your hand behind your head, this around the plastic end (non device allows you to comb your handle end) and , with toilet hair without moving your arm so tissue in place, more easily far back behind your head. A low reach behind or underneath cost device would be a stick with a to clean themselves after using thick rubber band wrapped around the toilet. one end to hold the comb or brush. Nail Brush with Suction Cups Soap Gripper Sammons-Preston Sammons-Preston $3.95 $7.25 (for 2) The nail brush is meant to be If soap slips from your hand placed in the bottom of the bath while showering you can use while showering to wash feet. this device to hold the bar of soap. Hand Held Shower Hand Held Shower (Hooks to Shower Head) (Hooks to Tub Spout) Walmart Walmart $13.00 to $35.00 $13.00 to $35.00 Used with a shower or bath chair, This is intended for those this device is designed so that a who do not have an existing person can move the water around shower. See hand held herself while using the bathtub. A shower hooked to shower person can sit in one spot and move head. the shower water where needed. Suction Holders for Cups, Plates And Soap Discount Store $1.00 These have been designed to be placed on a wall, but can simply hold plates, serving dishes, etc. It can also hold soap while in the shower or tub. Additional Tips: (Gathered from own experience or other presentations)

Many toothpaste companies now sell their products in a pump dispenser. If you have stiffness or pain in your hands or fingers, this will take the strain off squeezing and rolling the toothpaste tube.

You can purchase special grips that attach to the handles of your personal grooming items. These allow an individual to hold the object with minimal effort.

You may also put your personal hygiene products in easy to use containers. Glue suction cups to the bottom of dispensers and attach them to the countertop.

The pipe insulation (or foam hair curlers) can be cut to the length necessary and used to build up or expand a handle on a toothbrush, hairbrush, etc.

The nail brush with suction cups can also be used to clean dentures.

Kitchen sinks can have the nail brush with suctions attached to help wash utensils. This device is generally used by a person who has the use of one arm.

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AT Manual What Is AT Mandate for Accessibility Community Resources AT Devices Bathing Aids Dressing Aids Hearing Aids Meal Preparation and Eating Aids Recreation and Leisure Aids Safety Devices Vision Devices Miscellaneous Items -->		Self Care and Bathing Aids Objective To show how assistive devices help individuals in bathing, hair care, and other grooming and toileting activities. AT Devices and Preparation Have: Select-a-brush/comb extender Toilet tissue aid Nail brush with suction cups Soap gripper Hand held shower - hooks to shower head Hand held shower - hooks to bath spout Suction holders for cups, plates and soap Procedure: Demonstrate the device by using it and explain what you are doing. Give examples of how others use the device and pass it around the group so they can see how it works. Share tips and things you can do with the devices. Permit sharing of additional ideas from the group or audience, if time allows. Detailed AT Devices/Materials: Select-a-brush Toilet Tissue Aid Comb/Brush Extender North Coast Medical North Coast Medical $15.95 $14.95 This device allows a person When it becomes difficult to move to wrap the toilet tissue your hand behind your head, this around the plastic end (non device allows you to comb your handle end) and , with toilet hair without moving your arm so tissue in place, more easily far back behind your head. A low reach behind or underneath cost device would be a stick with a to clean themselves after using thick rubber band wrapped around the toilet. one end to hold the comb or brush. Nail Brush with Suction Cups Soap Gripper Sammons-Preston Sammons-Preston $3.95 $7.25 (for 2) The nail brush is meant to be If soap slips from your hand placed in the bottom of the bath while showering you can use while showering to wash feet. this device to hold the bar of soap. Hand Held Shower Hand Held Shower (Hooks to Shower Head) (Hooks to Tub Spout) Walmart Walmart $13.00 to $35.00 $13.00 to $35.00 Used with a shower or bath chair, This is intended for those this device is designed so that a who do not have an existing person can move the water around shower. See hand held herself while using the bathtub. A shower hooked to shower person can sit in one spot and move head. the shower water where needed. Suction Holders for Cups, Plates And Soap Discount Store $1.00 These have been designed to be placed on a wall, but can simply hold plates, serving dishes, etc. It can also hold soap while in the shower or tub. Additional Tips: (Gathered from own experience or other presentations) Many toothpaste companies now sell their products in a pump dispenser. If you have stiffness or pain in your hands or fingers, this will take the strain off squeezing and rolling the toothpaste tube. You can purchase special grips that attach to the handles of your personal grooming items. These allow an individual to hold the object with minimal effort. You may also put your personal hygiene products in easy to use containers. Glue suction cups to the bottom of dispensers and attach them to the countertop. The pipe insulation (or foam hair curlers) can be cut to the length necessary and used to build up or expand a handle on a toothbrush, hairbrush, etc. The nail brush with suction cups can also be used to clean dentures. Kitchen sinks can have the nail brush with suctions attached to help wash utensils. This device is generally used by a person who has the use of one arm.
		Uatpat.org - The Utah Assistive Technology Program is designed to help you know what assistive technology is available, how to get funding for assistive technology, and to provide you with links and resources.