We all need to follow basic hygiene precautions, especially at this challenging time.

We all know about not touching our faces, covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or into our elbow. However, we need to be thoughtful about not only hemiplegic hands but also equipment that we might use on a day to day basis
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Tips on keeping equipment clean:

Anything which is touched regularly is a possible risk area for contamination. Below should be wiped down regularly with clean or gloved hands.

-Walking equipment etc; crutches, sticks, frames, standers,

-Wheelchairs and accessories; belts, arm supports, handles, footplates etc.

-AAC equipment; touch screens and joysticks, mounting brackets and the edges of devices.

Tips on washing a Hemi hand:

-Fill up the sink with warm water and rinse both hands in soapy water.

-Equipment that could help clean your good hand, body puff, flannel put soap on it and rub it using the side of the sink to work up a lather. Get the lather over the whole of your hand, then rinse off.

-Make sure you dry your hemiplegic hand in all the creases thoroughly.

-If you are not using your Hemi hand functionally it doesn't need to be washed as often as your functional hand as it won't be exposed to as many surfaces.