Grooming Products

PAUL:  After my stroke, I struggled to relearn the basics of taking care of myself with one hand - my left hand (I was right-handed before). Here are the tips and tools I use for grooming.

Shaving

Braun 8585 Activator Self-Cleaning Shaving System.

PAUL: I prefer one-handed shaving with an electric shaver. Using a blade was too difficult. I needed a shaver that could do a good job on a heavy beard, and was easy to clean and charge by myself. I like the Braun Self-Cleaning Shaving System because it gives me a close shave, and you store it in an automatic cleaning and charging container. Instead of taking the shaver apart to clean, you just push a button. This brand is sturdy and gave me many years of excellent service.  I just replaced my old model with a new version similar to the one pictured here. Order online

Shaver Replacement Parts:

Braun 8000FC Activator Combi-Pack Foil and Cutterblock Replacement Parts for Braun's Activator Razor Models 8595 and 8585.

 Braun says that "to bring back 100% shaving performance, replace your foil and cutterblock every 18 months. Change both parts at the same time for a closer shave with less skin irritation." Order online

Braun CCR2 Syncro Shaver System Clean & Charge Refills (2 Refills)

These two replacement cartridges for Braun's Clean & Charge storage stand contain cleaning fluid and lubrication. Each cartridge lasts about 30 cleaning cycles. Order online

Clean Teeth

Oral B D9103 Plak Control Ultra Power Toothbrush

PAUL:  With aphasia, talking is hard. But everyone understands a smile. And, with a paralyzed right arm, I use my teeth as a second hand sometimes, so they need to be strong. I do my best to keep my smile healthy, by brushing and flossing everyday, and visiting my dentist three times a year for a professional cleaning and exam.

Electric toothbrush

PAUL:  I use an electric toothbrush to clean my teeth and help my gums. This brand is similar to the model I use, which is a few years older.Order online Order online

Floss With One Hand

PAUL: I recently found this new flossing system, which is a big improvement over the flossing product I had used in the past.  To floss with one hand, I needed Stephanie to first thread the floss onto a y-shaped handle. With this new system, individual flossing units snap onto the handle, which I learned to do with one hand. Mine is aqua blue.

STEPHANIE: Before we found this great little product, I would thread four or five flossing handles at a time for Paul, so he would be able to floss each night. The snap-on heads give Paul one more moment of independence, and I gain a few free minutes before bed. Order online

Click here for other helpful everyday products.
Click here for my recommended Aphasia Rehabilitation & Reference Books
Click here for my favorite Internet resources and links
Click here for a list of my books and tapes