After a recent hospital stay, my dad has been bed bound for a week or so. I live with him and have been his caregiver when he was mobile, but now he needs help changing his diapers and getting dressed. He lets my brother or the paid caregivers do this, but refuses when my niece or I offer. It's an intimate thing to force on someone. Any suggestions?
When we went to visit an Uncle in an AL, the aide came in and told him bath time. He walked into the bathroom and locked the door. She stood outside and was asking him to unlock the door. My Aunt told us he won't allow the aides in when he is getting a shower. My husband said "either would I".
That's not all bad!