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Call in the Occupational Therapist, her doctor can order one. OR give her a warm massaging bed bath, one small area at a time. Also, go on youtube and watch the Teepa Snow video about bathing.
Bathing can be a horrible experience for elderly /dementia patients. First of all make sure the bathroom is warm, perhaps light a nice smelling candle and if you can put some soothing music on near by that helps too. Bubble bath etc. If she is able to get in and out of a bath then that is probably more relaxing and calming than the sensation of a shower. They are my tips. My mother loves to have a bath now because we have turned it into a relaxing treat. Give her space once she is in, don't stand over her..perhaps give her 10 mins alone to lie back and soap herself and then come in and help her do the rest and get out and dry. Good luck.
When you say you "have an 80 year old lady" - what does that mean? Is this a relative or a client?
Unless it is your job, one way or another, to persuade this lady to bathe, perhaps you'd better leave her alone. I'm slightly anxious about what the "everything to try to get her into the shower" involved.
Going very slowly, giving the person part of her own cleaning job, even if it doesn't satisfy you, let her do it. Being respectful of her privacy. Put yourself in her place, even if she has dementia. Sometimes humor helped with my mom. I feel for you!
Is there a law that a person with dementia has to take a shower? I never give my husband a shower or immerse him in a bath anymore. I sponge bathe his torso one day and his legs and feet the second day, along with a pedicure, and he keeps his privates washed every day. No muss, no fuss. Then on the third day I shampoo his hair at the sink. Voila! Over and done with until next time, which is three weeks later. So long as his privates are squeaky clean, the rest of him can go three weeks until I start the easy cycle all over again.
If keeping a dementia patient clean becomes an international issue, it is not the fault of the patient; it is the fault of the caregiver. The way I do with my husband, as previously commented on, is easy as rolling off a log.
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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.
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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.
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First of all make sure the bathroom is warm, perhaps light a nice smelling candle and if you can put some soothing music on near by that helps too.
Bubble bath etc.
If she is able to get in and out of a bath then that is probably more relaxing and calming than the sensation of a shower.
They are my tips.
My mother loves to have a bath now because we have turned it into a relaxing treat.
Give her space once she is in, don't stand over her..perhaps give her 10 mins alone to lie back and soap herself and then come in and help her do the rest and get out and dry.
Good luck.
Unless it is your job, one way or another, to persuade this lady to bathe, perhaps you'd better leave her alone. I'm slightly anxious about what the "everything to try to get her into the shower" involved.
Perhaps:
Walkin bathtubs are quite nice but of course means some bath remodeling
A walk-in shower with plenty of handrails and good shower chair, with water temp already adjusted....
and non slippery areas out of the bathing area