Bathing & Hygiene
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
20 Seconds (Hum the Happy Birthday song twice!)
How long should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes.
In a laundry hamper/basket or another designated place for dirty clothing.
I should always turn this off after cooking spaghetti
what is a stove?
I should do this before standing from my wheelchair.
what is locking the brakes
Name three times when you should wash your hands
- After using the bathroom
- Before & after eating/preparing food.
- After coughing/sneezing/blowing your nose
How often should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day.
Name two things you should check before putting an item of clothing in the washer.
The care label and the pockets/item itself. You should also consider color/fabric and the appropriate washer setting.
Name two signs that you might need more fluids.
Thirst, dry mouth, darker urine, headache, or feeling unusually tired can be signs.
Without my locking my wheelchair's brakes, it may cause this very dangerous event to happen.
What is a fall,
WC tipping over
An accident
What are some areas of your body that people might forget to wash when showering?
- Between toes
- Armpits
-Under skin folds
Name four things that could be a part of a basic grooming routine.
Oral Hygiene
Hair care
Nail care
Skin care
you could use this assistive device with a claw to remove items out of the washing machine.
what is an extended reacher.
This activity helps you remove waste from the brain and muscles with your eyes closed.
what is sleep?
These types of assistive devices make it easier to balance when I'm walking.
What is a walker
FWW, RW, or cane
This assistive device can help with hard-to-reach places during a shower.
what is a long-handled sponge
Having a seat can help make putting on this item of clothing much easier and safer.
what is socks
what is shoes
what is pants
If you have trouble remembering when the laundry will finish you could always use this device to remind you.
what is a timer, stopwatch, watch etc.
This item can help you drink fluids without having to bring the cup to your mouth.
what is a straw
This fancy assistive device has a seat and handbrakes to use during a stroll.
Rollator walker
This lets you sit during a shower to prevent falls and fatigue.
what is a shower chair, or tub bench.
This assistive device can help you put on your socks if you can't reach your feet.
what is a sock aid
Carrying your laundry up and down this has the highest risk of fall.
what is the stairs.
This device is proven to negatively impact your sleep when used while lying in bed at night.
What is a smart phone.
I should always put on these items before walking to make sure I don't slip
what is shoes or grippy socks.