Wash and shower independently.

Washing independently

Washing and dressing independently is important, from combing independent hairs to making-up care. There are many,often simple tools that can help. Care-sanitary washing can also help with self-washing because it is less tiring and less hassle in preparing and cleaning. Especially those who are quickly tired can benefit from this method that In addition, it is a good way to prevent the spread of infections. There is no wastewater, no dirty washcloths or towels for the laundry and the washclothes themselves can be thrown away immediately. 

For self-washing, a well equipped and spacious bathroom is very important. It may be necessary to design it custom. But also remember that (temporary) washing in the kitchen can also be a solution. Brackets and supports at the right height, well operated cranes, an alarm, good places to put away for stuff and a Non-slip flooring. Avoid cooling during the wash. Make sure that the person who washes himself can cover himself well with an extra towel within reach for example. It is also convenient that wearing a bathrobe prevents both cooling and helps dry itself.

Partly wash independently

Partly washing yourself gives you a good feeling. This can also be done with both water and soap as with care washing. Care-sanitating washing is often less tiring. You can also use some of the cleaning or make useful combinations with it. Someone who can wash his upper body will prefer to give you the opportunity to wash himself at the sink with soap and water or with a care-scanning wash. Then, this person can be helped washing the lower body.

Ergonomic differences in washcloths and Washing cloths. Washcloths keep your hand . . Following ., have two useful sides and come better at difficult places. A cloth slides off your hand faster and you need to hold a little bit. The preference can be personal. People often prefer washcloths because they are used to it.To work hygienically, sufficient washcloths and gloves are required Especially when you wash it cares because you sufficient lotion should have.So you should not be too economical, otherwise the skin can dry out H and shoes may be needed if another you wash: that is more hygienic and can help prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses (Corona).

The lower body can be washed in different ways. For example on bed. With a care washing the bed becomes less wet.Try to relax as much as possible, so that the lower body and genitals can be washed more easily. Gently swinging the raised legs back and forth through the knees, for example, works relaxing. Washing can also be done with help of a Step-up ToolIf someone can stand in there for a while, then can't they choose to do so? high-low tilt shower seat with plenty of care space so you can get to it.

Washing hair

To wash your hair in bed you can work with a special type collar and water and shampoo. You just have to be a little handy. A bed with a well adjustable mattress bottom is important. More convenient are the special hair wash caps in which special lotion is cleaned and cared for. The hairs are clean without clinging with water.

However, washing is often preferred. You can also alternate it. Then use a shower seat or seat  to make it less tiring and reduce the risk of falling.

Self-employed showering

Supports and brackets helping to get up in the shower and toilet. Horizontal supports are mainly intended to support, mostly tilted to pull on.Precise setting is important: small differences often have large consequences; like no longer standing up or more likely to fall. A disadvantage of fixed supports is that they are difficult to move and adjustable. With flexible systems (on a rail) this can be done. Thus, supports, shower seats and washbasins can be shifted vertically, horizontally and even in both directions. They can also be removed without tools if they are no longer needed: that saves space.

If you can't stand long, there's a shower stool It makes sense.A little higher stool makes it easier to get up. A thermostatic crane helps to shower easily. The water is immediately at the right temperature. In addition, it is safer (water not too hot) and there is less water loss. With a shower head with a stop setting (recessed flow limiter) and a not too short hose you can stop the water at any time and from any position. With an extra tap/snake with a gun grip for example you can quickly change the water supply or just aim your feet or lower body shower.

Make sure all the stuff is handy: Towel(s), shower foam, clean clothes, ointment etc. Convenient, place away prevent unnecessary often need help. Make sure an alarm: the warm, damp room in showering can make you dizzy faster and it is always a little smoother.

Guided showering

With water-resistant stand-up ramps you can take a shower accompanied by the shower. If you are less self-reliant, you can shower better and safer on a shower chair or -brancard. This also offers more relaxation. Sometimes you can go directly from bed to such a shower seat or -brancard. That matters a transfer: first help for transfer out of bed and then for showering. That is no longer necessary.

Some high-low shower/toilet seats You will then be more relaxed. Because your hip angle will open up you will get a bit more to lie down) washing the lower body, changing incontinence material or changing catheter bags easier. It is also less tiring, so you can shower a little better and enjoy more relaxing the hot water.

If you can't sit down, you have a shower brancard needed to shower: high-layer adjustable, not too wide and preferably (partly) flexible edges.Some shower-brancards can even be tilted a little, making it easier to get on your side and have your back washed and dried. In principle, you will always need someone else to help you. However, you can sometimes enjoy the hot shower water and have more privacy. The sides of a shower brancard should preferably be foldable. You can then get closer and transfer from bed to stretcher is better. Good brakes are also a requirement.

Independent baths

You can enjoy bathing greatly, but especially the coming in and out of the bath can be a stumbling block. Sometimes you can still physically make the movement, but falling around the bath is common and most people are also a bit dull after a hot bath. Getting out of bath sometimes does not work and it is often very difficult for others to help you out of a bath. A bathboard can help because you can then sit your legs over the edge of the bathtub. You are not really in the bath, but something above it. With special water-pumpable seats you can sink in the tub and wash yourself. Bathing can do well: you move through the heat and water easier and this can relieve pain and is also just pleasant;

If you cannot sit on your own or wash yourself in the bath, please switch to showering or supervised baths and use for example a bath lift or bath/shower chair preferably a high-low bath.

Some bath lifts or bath/shower chairs can stay in the bath while you bathe. That is safer and another one can be easily removed if needed. You stay in/on the lift in the tub. Make sure to make a good alarm and always check the water temperature first.