So you’ve just arrived home from the hospital following spine, hip or shoulder surgery and you cannot rotate or move easily to wipe after using the toilet. NOW WHAT? Here are some products that many clinicians recommend to help facilitate one’s ability to manage their hygiene if they have physical limitations.

This Fanwer Long Reach Comfort Wipe toilet aid extends your reach up to 15”. Simply wrap about 6 sheets of toilet paper or a pre-moistened wipe around the end of the wand using the little nubs to hold it in place. After wiping, press the end of the handle to disengage the paper or wipe into the toilet or waste receptacle.

This Bottom Buddy Toilet Tissue Wiping Aid also extends one’s reach, making it simpler to wipe with limited range of motion. The flexible head grabs toilet paper or wipes in its “jaws”, while a button allows for easy release without any mess.

The Sammons Preston Toilet Aid tongs provide 18” of additional reach and operate just like kitchen tongs, which may be easier for those with cognitive impairments to understand how to use. The curved end provides better reach and release of paper very easy. However, these tongs may require more grip strength than the other tools above.

An alternative to hand-held wiping devices, this Luxe Bidet easily attaches to any standard two-piece toilet. Bidets like this one can provide a gentle, hands-free way to get clean and can be surprisingly inexpensive yet useful.