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PS...I'm afraid of those wipes...that someone with dementia to do the task alone would potentially not use those either, or if they did, they would put them down the toilet...
Am I being crazy with this line of thought...mom gave up baths long ago, perhaps because as she got older (now mid 90's) she lost the strength to get in/out of tub. So she would do showers, and now is not doing that. The shower is quite dated with old greenish tiles and a marble built in seat...does anyone think a re-do with lighter color and a nicer light above would be more welcoming? We've already updated the faucets and the shower is top of the line with a hand-held added in hopes it would help her if the issue was water over the head...
cflovel, the older one gets the more exhausting it is to take a bath... it can feel like a day at the gym. I know I am noticing that for myself as I get older. I rather spray myself down with Lysol :P [haven't tried that yet].
For many older people, it is the fear of falling and there isn't a soft place to land. If using a bath tub, it can be difficult to step up high enough to get into the tub. If it is a shower, well there is claustrophobia and the water from the shower head hitting on an elder's thin skin that it can hurt. Bath benches in the shower work well, my Dad liked using his.
On the market are baby wipes and adult wipes. These can be used between bathing. For an elder, if they are not incontinent, once a week is enough as many elders don't work up a major sweat. I remember growing up that Saturday was bath night.
For hair washing, I have heard of these shampoo shower caps that require no water. I believe it was used on my Mom when she was in long-term-care.
If your Mom is in her 80's and 90's, I remember my Mom liked to use a rose dusting powder... it smelled really nice :)
My short answer is to make it as pleasurable, stress free and as comprehensive as possible. Aim for making headway gradually. Make it more like a spa treatment then a forced hygiene routine. Took me quite a long time, but I finally devised a routine that works for us.
if you are still there waiting while you are waiting for any answers. you can try using the search box using words
take a bath
hit blue button that says "find answers"
im sorry I don't have any quick help answers. my mom lives in assisted living. I will be dealing with this soon I think. she stopped washing her hair when she showers. so I had to order weekly shampoos at the AL beauty shop. (more $)and this isn't a perfect answer cause my mom insists she can do it herself!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
For many older people, it is the fear of falling and there isn't a soft place to land. If using a bath tub, it can be difficult to step up high enough to get into the tub. If it is a shower, well there is claustrophobia and the water from the shower head hitting on an elder's thin skin that it can hurt. Bath benches in the shower work well, my Dad liked using his.
On the market are baby wipes and adult wipes. These can be used between bathing. For an elder, if they are not incontinent, once a week is enough as many elders don't work up a major sweat. I remember growing up that Saturday was bath night.
For hair washing, I have heard of these shampoo shower caps that require no water. I believe it was used on my Mom when she was in long-term-care.
If your Mom is in her 80's and 90's, I remember my Mom liked to use a rose dusting powder... it smelled really nice :)
while you are waiting for any answers. you can try using the search box using words
take a bath
hit blue button that says "find answers"
im sorry I don't have any quick help answers. my mom lives in assisted living. I will be dealing with this soon I think. she stopped washing her hair when she showers. so I had to order weekly shampoos at the AL beauty shop. (more $)and this isn't a perfect answer cause my mom insists she can do it herself!