Handy Sponge
This device is designed for people who have Parkinson's disease. It helps them bathe due to difficulty with tremors. Its also for people who have poor postural support and for those who aren't able to reach their lower body.
Supplies
(1) Long handled sponge
(1) bar of soap of your choice (our soap dimensions are 2” X 2.5”)
(1) Box Cutter
(1) 12-inch piece of Velcro
(1) Roll of neoprene strapping material
First grab the box cutter and make a small insertion about the size of the soap and make it as deep as the length of the soap.
Then insert the soap.
Cut about 12 in of velcro tape and attach velcro tape into the long handled sponge to the handle.
Then place the neoprene strapping material around the hand of the patient.