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.
Why is drinking water throughout the day important?
Water keeps you hydrated, helps regulate body temperature, supports digestion, carries nutrients through the body, and helps your brain and muscles function at their best. Staying hydrated can also improve energy, concentration, and overall health.
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
Why do people sort laundry?
To separate colors, fabrics, and/or items with different care instructions and reduce the chance of damage or color transfer.
What might happen if you regularly skip meals?
You may experience hunger, low energy, irritability, weakness, or difficulty concentrating.
What is a walker
FWW, RW
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
You accidentally left a red sock in a load of white clothes and now some clothes are pink. What happened?
Dye from the red item transferred to the lighter clothing during washing.
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 fancy 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 or extended reacher.
I let my shirt stay in the dryer too long and now it's hard to fit over my head, what happened?
what is shrinking?
You should always make sure this is turned off after cooking pasta.
What is a stove?
I should always put on these items before walking to make sure I don't slip
what is shoes or grippy socks.