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For some reason, personal hygiene is one of the first to go when a person suffers from dementia. Problem is, bad hygiene causes infections , especially UTIs and those can be a whole new experience in combativeness, delusions, hallucinations, etc. it’s very difficult to reason with dementia patients as well. They can be uber stubborn and determined to do exactly the opposite of what you ask them to.
Not all people like showers, if that’s what you’re asking your loved one to do. My mom had claustrophobia. She was terrified to be enclosed in a shower stall.
We advise people who are having difficulty with their LO hygiene to try “the spa experience”. Nice soap, lotions, warm towels, etc. Thankfully, unless they’re incontinent, the elderly do not need daily bathing. Even so, genitalia can be washed quickly without much fuss.
Is the person able to get to the restroom on their own? If they can’t make it, it may be time for Depends. Do NOT call them diapers to their face. That’s insulting to the person. Remove all other underwear from the dresser drawer and replace them with the incontince briefs. If not wiping is an issue, sadly you may need to supervise and lend a hand. Be careful offering wipes. Even 5he “flushable” one’s aren’t and can cause major plumbing issues.
i would tell my dad. time for a shower. it would be around 7pm he would say OK....but after a couple minutes he forgot.
so id say again, dad! you said youd get up and go take a shower. he said oh, i will go in just a minute.(and he would look at up the clock on the wall) then forgot again.
then before i would know it would be 9pm. then he would say, its too late now, ill do it tomorrow nite. OMG
plus the home they were in - was a tub, with a shower - so he would have to lift up a leg to get inside....and he had bad knees.
shortly after that, few weeks. i had to put both mom and dad in AL. granted i don't think my dad was as clean as a whistle, but he got good care. and the shower was a 'walk-in' with a large seat.
do you have the toilet and bathtub eldery friendly as much as possible?
I just wonder if a chiming clock would help. When it chimes at whatever time you want it would be time for a bath or cleaning routine, even a sponge bath of essential body parts and teeth?
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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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.
Not all people like showers, if that’s what you’re asking your loved one to do. My mom had claustrophobia. She was terrified to be enclosed in a shower stall.
We advise people who are having difficulty with their LO hygiene to try “the spa experience”. Nice soap, lotions, warm towels, etc. Thankfully, unless they’re incontinent, the elderly do not need daily bathing. Even so, genitalia can be washed quickly without much fuss.
Is the person able to get to the restroom on their own? If they can’t make it, it may be time for Depends. Do NOT call them diapers to their face. That’s insulting to the person. Remove all other underwear from the dresser drawer and replace them with the incontince briefs. If not wiping is an issue, sadly you may need to supervise and lend a hand. Be careful offering wipes. Even 5he “flushable” one’s aren’t and can cause major plumbing issues.
he would say OK....but after a couple minutes he forgot.
so id say again, dad! you said youd get up and go take a shower.
he said oh, i will go in just a minute.(and he would look at up the clock on the wall) then forgot again.
then before i would know it would be 9pm. then he would say, its too late now, ill do it tomorrow nite. OMG
plus the home they were in - was a tub, with a shower - so he would have to lift up a leg to get inside....and he had bad knees.
shortly after that, few weeks. i had to put both mom and dad in AL. granted i don't think my dad was as clean as a whistle, but he got good care. and the shower was a 'walk-in' with a large seat.
do you have the toilet and bathtub eldery friendly as much as possible?
and teeth?