Washing hands when you only have one

jacksprat

We are told, in these covid-19 times, to wash our hands with soap and water.  There are even useful videos to show us,

But what are you supposed to do if you only have one functioning hand?  My right arm has spasticity which causes it to be permanently parked on my chest.  I do wash my left hand, but only the parts that I can reach with the fingers of that same hand.  Ideas?

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @jacksprat and a very warm welcome to the community!

Here is some information about how you can wash your hand when you have reduced function on one side. I hope this helps.

soconfused

Hi @jacksprat

I use something like this - as my left arm is weak so I can't raise my arm much to chest height.

https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/bathing-aids/sponges-and-washing-aids/long-handled-bendable-sponge-extra-long-view-large?gclid=CjwKCAjw95D0BRBFEiwAcO1KDMjQ3qvkz-fWkd_iqce0Rfr0x1L-LsLbtWvU8a4nlAdwsFNYsXWuFxoCRgMQAvD_BwE

Hope it helps?