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It appears your mom may need to first be evaluated by a doctor to evaluate her mental competence and ability to live on her own. If she is deemed mentally incompetent, then the person with her medical/financial POA or next of kin (you) can make decisions on her behalf. Make sure the doctor writes a letter or note in her chart that she is not mentally competent to make decisions on her own behalf. Then, you can make arrangements for clean-up of her home (there are companies that specialize in "disaster clean-ups") as well as for home care. Call her insurance company for assistance in the cleaning of her home as well as setting up home health care or move to a residential facility.
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Ditto to what everyone is suggesting. I would wear gloves and a mask when sanitizing. I would just go in the bathroom with my cleaning supplies in a bag, lock the door, and just clean it. Have her checked for C-Dif. My mother is resistant to someone cleaning, but allows me if I insist. She has asthma and I have to go in her room to dusk, vacuum, clean, and sanitize her bathroom when I visit. I bring my own supplies. Good luck with everything.
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waytomisery Sep 2023
OP would have to do this everyday .
She may not want to clean that up or be available every day .
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If she is able to go out, take her to lunch and have people come in while you're gone. When you get back you tell her a little fib. You're best friend came in and cleaned for you. And say, "Now this is how we are going to keep it." "I will call a cleaner to come 3x a week to straighten up and make light meals for you. I am a caregiver and work in homes making meals for people who say they will make their own food, clean for people who say they will do it later, don't bother, or even ones who walk around with me making sure I do it perfectly ( if I'm to be there.) I love old people. The first time is the hardest for them and you. After that they forget about their fears I'm gonna steal the silver ( or soap) or use too many products. It's all about getting the right person for your mom. Let the caregiver deal with her, you just continue to be the loving daughter.
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Get professional cleaning service. Your mother needs to be in diapers or pull ups. She’s not getting to bathroom in time..maybe a portable commode by her bedside? She needs at very least a live-in aide to help her get to bathroom in time. Even to get her on commode safely. Can’t pretend there’s no problem. This is just one of many issues she no doubt has. Hugs 🤗
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