Hi folks,
As a blind person, I use my fingernails to gently run along the roll to find
the edge.
Also, a credit card or edge of something similar may work.
Hope this helps.
Sherry Shirek
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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: Hygiene
For some of the more difficult to start rolls, would a rubber fingertip, finger
cot or even a rubber band on the finger help? It might give enough traction to
grab the paper without tearing too much of it off.
Autumn Carroll, OTR/L
On Nov 7, 2017, at 3:18 PM, Doug Rose <dougdrose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hi Debbie and others. I have noticed some toilet paper brands are easier than
others when finding the start point.
Currently I purchase Kirkland brand paper from the Costco store. It seems to
have a nice free tab I can find by turning the new roll around in my hand one
direction and if I don’t find it turning my hand around in the other direction.
I know what you mean about finding the end, I have compromised feeling so it
can be tricky.
Even sighted people have told me they have trouble undoing certain brands, I
think especially the softer brands they glue the end without leaving a loose
tab.
Sometimes I have had to use a tweezer to grab the first couple layers any place
on the roll and just tare it loose to get it started. I sacrifice some paper
but it gets the job done. The same principle applies to finding the end of
some rolls of tape.
Hope this helps.
Be well.
Doug McKinleyville Low vision Support Group (The bumpers) (707) 839-0588
Senior Center without Walls program telephone support group (The Eyes Have It)
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Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Hygiene
Hello everyone,
Does anyone have a technique for disconnecting that first piece of toilet paper
on the roll? Is one brand less problematic than others?
This is a problem for all users myself included, but especially my clients with
vision loss and neuropathy.
Any other unique techniques for managing hygiene?
Debbie
Debra A. Sokol-McKay, MS
CVRT, CLVT, CDE, OTL/L, SCLV
Consultant, Writer, Educator
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