Abacus Academy and Kate Sheehan OT to present CPD posture and bathing seminar at Kidz Wales

As part of the CPD programme from Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, Kate Sheehan, Occupational Therapist, will present the ‘Managing bathing posture to support engagement and safety’ seminar at Kidz to Adultz Wales and West.

Kidz to Adultz Wales and West,
Thursday 7^th July 2022, 9.30am – 4.30pm,
International Convention Centre Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales, NP18 1HQ.
Free entry and parking. Abacus stand – G2.

‘Managing bathing posture to support engagement and safety’,
Seminar Room 2, 1pm.
Kate Sheehan, Occupational Therapist.

Educational overview

Bathing can be important to people for a variety of different reasons, whether it be to benefit relaxation, sleep, play, or relationships. However, following a client centred and holistic bathing assessment, that identifies bathing as meaningful, the practicalities of making that a reality, particularly for someone with postural needs, can seem daunting and challenging.

This session looks to consider the theory behind bathing posture, linked to functional engagement, safety and long-term health and well-being. Practical demonstration of product will be used to reinforce this learning and reflect on opportunities to meet this clinical and functional challenge.

here will also be an opportunity to discuss individual client challenges both within the session and on the Abacus stand, G2. The stand will also include live demonstrations of the future-proofed Gemini 2000 bath, which won the ‘Excellence in Caring’ Award at the OT Show, alongside the Aries 2000 and Scorpio.