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Grammy, you express a considerate method of adapting to care for someone in a way that doesn't trumatize her, as immersion showers can for older people.
Verdugo, you might also want to check out these posts from a search here on other posts on bathing.
Mom doesn't have to have a shower to keep clean. Dry rinse products allow her to remain dressed and they're much easier and less traumatic. I learned about them through rehab and hospital stays.
Some caregivers turn a "dry bathing" session into a bonding experience by using fragrances, music, tea/hot chocolate afterwards, so the senior looks forward to a pleasant event as opposed to a battle over undressing and being immersed in water.
In addition, there's always the issue of a frail elderly person becoming too chilled and/or slipping in the wet tub or shower.
Here is a link to a Teepa Snow video that might help. https://youtu.be/IxwJgDg3bYU
With my mom, it took a lot of trial and error and making adjustments as she progressed. Earlier on, I would make sure to warm up the room where she would be bathing and dressing. I purchased a nice Terry cloth robe to put on immediately upon getting out. We had a shower chair and hand held sprayer. I made sure the water temp was adjusted and had the sprayer situated where it would not get her until she was in and seated. I also had the wash cloths ready with soap on them. There was a dressing chair in a warmed room when she got out. When everything was ready, I would say, "momma, time for a shower, it is all ready" and just take her in.
When she further progressed (and yes, that is down) she was afraid of the running water, the sounds, etc. So we started giving her a "bath" on the bedside commode with the bucket off. I lined the floor with towels, washed and rinsed while sitting there. It gave access to her down under areas. I have Peri bottles for spraying those areas.
First her hair was done at the salon. When that became tough, we did it in the kitchen sink with sprayer and an amazing thing called a hair funnel I ordered on Amazon.
Now, in stage 7 she gets bed baths 2-3 times a week. We use no rinse soap.
Caregiving with demensia, takes a lot of patience and flexibility. And our motto is, this too shall pass (or at least change) 😁
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.
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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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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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Verdugo, you might also want to check out these posts from a search here on other posts on bathing.
https://www.agingcare.com/search.aspx?searchterm=alternatives%20to%20showers
Mom doesn't have to have a shower to keep clean. Dry rinse products allow her to remain dressed and they're much easier and less traumatic. I learned about them through rehab and hospital stays.
Some caregivers turn a "dry bathing" session into a bonding experience by using fragrances, music, tea/hot chocolate afterwards, so the senior looks forward to a pleasant event as opposed to a battle over undressing and being immersed in water.
In addition, there's always the issue of a frail elderly person becoming too chilled and/or slipping in the wet tub or shower.
With my mom, it took a lot of trial and error and making adjustments as she progressed. Earlier on, I would make sure to warm up the room where she would be bathing and dressing. I purchased a nice Terry cloth robe to put on immediately upon getting out. We had a shower chair and hand held sprayer. I made sure the water temp was adjusted and had the sprayer situated where it would not get her until she was in and seated. I also had the wash cloths ready with soap on them. There was a dressing chair in a warmed room when she got out. When everything was ready, I would say, "momma, time for a shower, it is all ready" and just take her in.
When she further progressed (and yes, that is down) she was afraid of the running water, the sounds, etc. So we started giving her a "bath" on the bedside commode with the bucket off. I lined the floor with towels, washed and rinsed while sitting there. It gave access to her down under areas. I have Peri bottles for spraying those areas.
First her hair was done at the salon. When that became tough, we did it in the kitchen sink with sprayer and an amazing thing called a hair funnel I ordered on Amazon.
Now, in stage 7 she gets bed baths 2-3 times a week. We use no rinse soap.
Caregiving with demensia, takes a lot of patience and flexibility. And our motto is, this too shall pass (or at least change) 😁