{"title":"Personal Care \u0026 Dressing","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowering, toileting or dressing are becoming stressful. Products that support dignified personal routines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"easy-dress-shoe-aid","title":"Easy-Dress Shoe Aid","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple aid to reduce bending and make dressing easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBending to put on shoes is both a fall risk and a daily frustration. A long-handled aid lets the person stay seated and upright, which often means dressing can stay their own task rather than becoming something done for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong handle that removes the need to bend. Shaped end suited to most shoe styles. Lightweight but rigid. Easy-grip handle for reduced hand strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse seated in a stable chair. Keep it stored where shoes are usually put on, so it becomes part of the routine rather than something to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires enough coordination and sequencing to use the tool itself. Later in dementia, slip-on shoes are often the simpler answer than any aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705380372795,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"easy-grip-hairbrush","title":"Easy-Grip Hairbrush","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comfortable grooming aid with a larger, easier-to-hold handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushing your own hair is a small daily act of self-care, and losing it to a handle that is too thin to grip matters more than it sounds. A wider handle can keep grooming something the person does themselves rather than has done to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide, cushioned handle suited to a weak or arthritic grip. Gentle bristles that are comfortable on a sensitive scalp. Lightweight. Ordinary adult appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it in the usual place with the usual toiletries so the routine stays unchanged. Handing it over and letting the person start often works better than beginning for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf raising the arms has become difficult, a long-handled brush may be needed instead. Where hair care has become distressing, a shorter style may do more good than any brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705390727483,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bathroom-routine-sign-set","title":"Bathroom Routine Sign Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eClear visual prompts for common bathroom routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWashing and toileting involve a long sequence of steps that can become hard to hold in order. Simple picture prompts on the wall let the person follow the routine themselves, which keeps a private task private for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step images for handwashing, toileting and brushing teeth. Moisture-resistant for bathroom use. High-contrast and large enough to read from across the room. Adhesive backing that removes cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace each prompt exactly where the step happens, the handwashing sequence above the basin, not on the door. Point rather than instruct where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people find instructional signs in their own bathroom demeaning. If that is the case, quiet verbal prompting at the right moment achieves the same thing with less cost to dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705391055163,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"easy-use-soap-dispenser","title":"Easy-Use Soap Dispenser","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple dispensing with less grip and hand strength required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it may help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stiff pump or a slippery bar of soap is a small obstacle that can quietly stop someone washing their hands properly. Easy dispensing removes the difficulty without anyone needing to step in and help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-touch or sensor dispensing requiring minimal hand strength. Stable base that resists being knocked over. Clear reservoir so it is obvious when refilling is needed. Suitable for liquid soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace in the same spot each time, close to the tap. A colour that contrasts with the benchtop makes it easier to see. Keep it filled an empty dispenser is a dead end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it may not suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensor model can be confusing if the person cannot work out what makes it dispense. Some people manage far better with a familiar bar of soap they have used for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlaceholder product for store layout pending confirmed supplier details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Play Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51705391087931,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/backyardplayaustralia.com.au\/collections\/personal-care-dressing.oembed","provider":"Backyard Play Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}