How to Create a Home Spa for People with Disabilities

Creating a Home Spa? Start with a Soothing Environment

• Keep all bathing essentials, including soap, shampoo, washcloths, towels, bathrobe and slippers, within easy reach.
• Keep lighting soft to create a home spa mood. Use candles if you think that’s safe.
• Play soothing music or nature sounds. Choose something that the bather especially enjoys.
• Consider using potpourri in the room, or a small amount of essential oil to create a home spa mood and smell nice. Tannenbaum suggests that lavender has a calming effect on many people, but to create a personal home spa experience, use a scent that the bather especially likes.
• Keep the room warm, free from drafts, and try to eliminate distractions.

• Bathing Can Be Stressful for People with Disabilities or Limited Mobility
• For People with Disabilities, Bathing Can Feel Like an Invasion of Privacy
• Before You Begin Home Spa Treatments for Someone…
• How to Turn Bath Time Into a Home Spa Experience? Do What the Experts Do
• For a True Home Spa Experience, Focus on One Task At a Time
• Is Getting Into a Bath a Struggle? Try Bathing in Bed or a Sponge Bath
• For the Best Home Spa Experience, Respect the Bather’s Modesty and Dignity