Occupational Therapy Management of Hypermobility in Ehlers ...(PPT-51)文档.pptVIP

Kitchen Check countertop height Easily accessible utensils and frequently used items Minimise the weight of appliances and other items like pots pans Be careful of how heavy food/drink items are that you purchase at the shops Bathroom Is it SAFE? Can you reach things? Do you need some assistive devices to help you bathe independently? Bedroom Easy access to items used most often A good mattress pillow Decrease the amount of electrical equipment technology in your room Make your room as dark as possible to promote sleep Living room Check the height of your sofa or couch Are there any trip hazards? Car Check steering wheel and pedal height Seat position Handicap placard Work place / work station Check desk height Check workstation set up Take breaks Check lighting and airflow Assistive Devices Meal Preparation Eating Cleaning Bathing Laundry Work / school Other Meal Preparation JarKey CanKey Zyliss 5 in 1 opener Dycem jar opener Dycem Grip Mat Cordless Kettle Tipper Eating Cylindrical foam Rocker Knife Built-up cutlery SHARP knives Trolley/Cart Cleaning Long handled cleaning brush Long handled dustpan broom Long handled reacher Cleaning… Robot Vacuum Long handled toilet brush Long handled brush Long handled duster Bathing Long handled toe washer/dryer Long handled back sponge Shower Stool Toothbrush grip Toothpaste dispenser Laundry Machine Raiser Easy clothes pins Drying line Laundry Trolley Work / School Slope Board Laptop dock Footrest Gel wrist support Copy holder Ergonomic Mouse Other Key Turner Swivel Seat Car Handy-bar Other… Tap Turners Meds reminder Meds organizer Blister pack opener Opportunity for change Redefine your purpose Acceptance Spiritual/Emotional Impacts YOU are not your ability or your dis-ability Your EDS does NOT define YOU You are a person WITH EDS, not an EDS patient Continued… There will be setbacks along the road; life might change direction completely… but WHO YOU ARE does not change When setbacks occur, we need to re