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For my Husband I often used a mixture that I made with Desitin and A&D. If he got real irritated I would use a bit more Desitin. Hospice provided 2 ointments one a regular barrier cream that contained Zinc the other a more medicated one that contained Calamine lotion. These are the 2 that I mixed and used daily if he had no redness. Both of these are pretty thick and it is best not to rub them on but apply some to your gloved hands and "pat" it on. This applies an thin even coating. Trying to remove or wipe off excess cream or ointment can be just as irritating to the skin.
This sounds sort of "out there" but if FIL is in bed often if you can open the tab brief (I did like the term "diaper" for adult incontinence products) and allow the skin to be exposed to the air. You can put a brief under him and one over but don't fasten the tabs. Sometimes exposure to the air allows the are to dry better and bacteria love a warm moist area this eliminates both.
If it does not clear or becomes worse I would have it checked it is possible that a medicated product might be necessary. If he is on Hospice or has a visiting nurse have them check it.
If he is not drinking enough fluids that can also concentrate the urine and make it harsher to the skin so increase fluids. Yes you will probably have to change him more often until his body gets used to the increase. but better more changes than broken down skin or UTI's
Everyone has their favourites but Barriere by Wellskin was recommended to us by mom's nurse, it is silicone based rather than zinc based like most diaper creams.
My husband used the product from Medline, called Soothe & Cool Barrier. It has vitamin A, D & E in it, along with aloe. It worked great on his bottom and in between his legs too. Hospice ordered it for him, but you can order it online.
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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.
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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.
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If he got real irritated I would use a bit more Desitin. Hospice provided 2 ointments one a regular barrier cream that contained Zinc the other a more medicated one that contained Calamine lotion. These are the 2 that I mixed and used daily if he had no redness.
Both of these are pretty thick and it is best not to rub them on but apply some to your gloved hands and "pat" it on. This applies an thin even coating. Trying to remove or wipe off excess cream or ointment can be just as irritating to the skin.
This sounds sort of "out there" but if FIL is in bed often if you can open the tab brief (I did like the term "diaper" for adult incontinence products) and allow the skin to be exposed to the air. You can put a brief under him and one over but don't fasten the tabs. Sometimes exposure to the air allows the are to dry better and bacteria love a warm moist area this eliminates both.
If it does not clear or becomes worse I would have it checked it is possible that a medicated product might be necessary. If he is on Hospice or has a visiting nurse have them check it.
If he is not drinking enough fluids that can also concentrate the urine and make it harsher to the skin so increase fluids. Yes you will probably have to change him more often until his body gets used to the increase. but better more changes than broken down skin or UTI's
It is applied daily to rash prone areas.