Skil-Care Activity Apron

Description

Skil-Care Activity Apron is appropriate for persons with decreased cognitive function that require tactile, visual stimulation, color recognition, improved eye-hand coordination, finger strength and development of motor skills that aid in active daily living (dressing, feeding etc.). The apron also decreases chair exits by reducing restlessness and boredom.

Features

• Skil-Care Activity Apron helps in improving dressing skill (Zipper and Buttons)
• Multiple textures and surfaces for tactile stimulation and dressing skills
• Multiple hand activities for improved finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Variety of activities reduces boredom and increases attention span

More Information

• Easy to Use:
  – The apron can be placed around the waist, on a table top or on a wheelchair tray. The resident can be instructed to sense the various tactile surfaces for tactile stimulation and recognition.
  – The resident should also be instructed to participate in the various tray activities including: threading of the grommets, buttoning and unbuttoning, closing and opening of the zipper and opening and closing of the Velcro strap.
• Easy Care:
  – The activity apron can be laundered in an institutional laundry but should be dried at temperatures (180degree F, 82degree C or lower). The apron should be placed in a mesh laundry bag when laundering.