Within ACL 6, they can anticipate consequences of maintaining good hygiene and will make adjustments and adapt to accommodate environmental limitations. They can figure out how to use extended bath aids to clean back and feet, and attend to unseen surface / spatial properties (e.g., dirt between toes, area on back). They anticipate secondary effects or intangible properties of new products (e.g., allergies to soaps, using lotions that are incompatible with elastic pressure garments, etc.). The person notices spilled water on floor after bathing. They can anticipate hazards, remember safety precautions and plan actions. One-sided bathing techniques is adhered to until they are done.
The person can prevent falls in the bath tub by making sure that modifications are securely installed such as the bath mat is pushed down tight.
They can also prevent falls after seated in the tub by following correct sequence of movements to get out of the tub.
Being aware of intangible properties results in the understanding and compliance with preventing electrical shocks or burns by removing electrical appliances from the bathroom sink area (radio, hair dryer, curling iron, razor, etc.)