Dressing
When you align and pull on this material, you can open or close your jacket, purse, sweatshirt, and more.
What is a zipper?
A device used to quickly warm up food.
What is a microwave?
This is how often you should change your toothbrush.
What is every 3 months?
A device that allows people to move without using their legs.
What is a wheelchair?
Used to wash your back, or hard-to-reach areas.
What is a long-handled sponge?
Complete this task to clean worn/dirty clothing.
What is laundry?
Food eaten in bite-sized pieces.
What is a chopped diet? (or) What is a cut-up diet?
Dentists recommend completing this task twice daily for two and a half minutes per day.
What is brushing your teeth?
A fabric material used to provide more stability to a person when walking (hint: we also wear these to keep our pants in place!)
What is a gait belt?
If you don't feel safe standing in the shower, buy one of these: equipment that can be directly placed in the shower and offer stability when freshening up.
What is a shower chair?
These should be tied before engaging in any physical activity to prevent injury. (Hint: bunny ears, "loop swoop and pull")
What are shoe laces?
A specific food that causes negative bodily reactions in a person. (Hint: one common food that causes such reactions is peanuts)
What is an allergy? (or) What is a food allergy?
A thin, waxy string used to clean between the teeth.
What is floss?
These fixtures can be found in hallways (on the walls), and offer support if you become tired/unsteady when walking.
What is a handrail? (or) What are handrails?
This is how often you should take a shower/bath.
What is every day? (or) What is every other day?
A tool used to help put on clothing.
What is a dressing stick?
A diet describing food texture that is soft, moist, and smooth; often recommended by a doctor.
What is a pureed diet?
Dentists tend to refer to 4 sections of the mouth when describing oral health and hygiene. (Hint: two are upper, two are lower)
What is a quadrant?
A person who observes people's movement or mobility, and makes recommendations to help a person maximize their physical independence.
What is a physical therapist?
Sing "happy birthday" twice when completing this sequence.
What is hand-washing?
A substance used to clean clothing.
What is detergent?
What is an occupational therapist?
This is how often dentists recommend scheduling a routine visit/cleaning.
What is every 6 months?
Used to provide extra support to a person's leg, arm, etc. (Hint: similar to, but NOT, a cast)
What is a brace?
A wall fixture used to help someone remain balanced in the shower, or to help them stand after using the toilet.
What is a grab bar?