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Medication helped my family member. Maybe her skin is being rubbed too hard. You can also wash other parts of her body other times. As long as the perineal area is clean arms, legs etc can be done later.
Talk with doctor about anti-anxiety medication. She can be given medication about an hour before bath time to help her relax - and possibly enjoy the experience.
Is there a beauty shop at the facility? She might be agreeable to get her hair washed there. Once a month would probably be fine. The aides should just try to shower, not wash the hair at the same time. They should make sure that the water is warm. Otherwise, a sponge bath should be fine.
Agreed. You may do things easier for her by having her hair washed separately. Either at the beauty salon of the community or by booking a mobile hairstylist coming to senior living communities.
Shower wash caps work well. Along with sponge baths or adult wipes to wipe down. Used all three with elderly parents who could bo longer get in the bath tub. They never smelled
Showers often upset people with dementia. Naked, cold, water and possibly shampoo/soap in their eyes. Is it really necessary? Would a sponge bath or sits bath do just as well?
I agree it is the staff's job to know how to do this. You can talk to the admins to discuss. Maybe they have no idea their staff is inept or unwilling.
I find it hard to believe that the CNA's at your mothers facility don't know how to deal with her, as I'm sure she's not the first one to give them a hard time and she won't be the last. Perhaps your mother needs to be given some type of calming medicine before her shower time, or they can just give her a bed bath in her bed. They can use the extra large body wipes for her body and the waterless shampoo and conditioner caps to wash her hair. Both can be ordered on Amazon or Walmart.com. I know it can be very frightening for someone with a broken brain to take a shower, as there can be a fear of falling, the water hitting them, and more, but again the CNA's should have some type of training to deal with these fears so they can get their jobs done and their patients showered. I hope they/you can get things figured out soon so your mother can once again get bathed in one way or another.
Benadryl is not recommended to give older people because of the side effects, including confusion. It also may interfere with any other meds she may be taking. There are better alternatives. The elderly should avoid taking any first-generation antihistamines as well.
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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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Either at the beauty salon of the community or by booking a mobile hairstylist coming to senior living communities.
Perhaps your mother needs to be given some type of calming medicine before her shower time, or they can just give her a bed bath in her bed. They can use the extra large body wipes for her body and the waterless shampoo and conditioner caps to wash her hair. Both can be ordered on Amazon or Walmart.com.
I know it can be very frightening for someone with a broken brain to take a shower, as there can be a fear of falling, the water hitting them, and more, but again the CNA's should have some type of training to deal with these fears so they can get their jobs done and their patients showered.
I hope they/you can get things figured out soon so your mother can once again get bathed in one way or another.
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/how-to-help-with-bathing-and-personal-hygiene-top-tips-from-caregivers-212010.htm