Grooming

When grooming becomes difficult, look for ways to simplify the process and make it more safe.

Try this:

1. Try a simple haircut that is easy to manage
2. Switch to an electric razor which has less risk of cuts and is easier to hold
3. When helping with grooming tasks, move slowly and explain what you are doing in a calm voice so that you don’t startle them
4. When washing the face, consider cold creams or disposable face wipes that have cleanser already in them – it will reduce the number of steps needed to finish the task
5. Enlarge the toothbrush handle by taping it to a sponge, bike handle grip, or rubber ball – or just wrap more duct tape around the handle to make it bigger and easier to hold
6. Look for long handled hairbrushes, combs and toothbrushes
7. Try oral swabs if brushing becomes too difficult