Faith, I have noticed for myself that taking a shower is like going to the gym for a work out. It can be very exhausting for many seniors.
Another thing, some seniors become claustrophobic when in a shower. Especially if there are glass doors. I know for myself, I need to keep the far door open a couple of feet. As for tub bathing, getting in and out of a tub can be a real challenge, too. I'm surprised I haven't pulled off the soap dish holding onto it so tightly.
Then there is the fear of falling. If your love one is using a moisturizing liquid soap and/or hair conditioners, it will make the floor of the tub/shower feel like an ice rink, even with a tub mat inside. I almost slipped the other day.
Towel drying isn't easy. I find myself hopping around trying to get one foot and leg dry, can be a challenge. So easy to get one's feet tangled up in the towel.
Then if the person needs to blow dry their hair, that can be tiring on their arms.
Whew !!
A senior doesn't need to shower daily, twice a week or once a week is good enough, unless they are doing hard labor. If a senior is a Depends wearer, baby wipes work quite well between showers. Recently I found a product called “Water Wipes” in the baby section, quite pleased with the wipes.
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Another thing, some seniors become claustrophobic when in a shower. Especially if there are glass doors. I know for myself, I need to keep the far door open a couple of feet. As for tub bathing, getting in and out of a tub can be a real challenge, too. I'm surprised I haven't pulled off the soap dish holding onto it so tightly.
Then there is the fear of falling. If your love one is using a moisturizing liquid soap and/or hair conditioners, it will make the floor of the tub/shower feel like an ice rink, even with a tub mat inside. I almost slipped the other day.
Towel drying isn't easy. I find myself hopping around trying to get one foot and leg dry, can be a challenge. So easy to get one's feet tangled up in the towel.
Then if the person needs to blow dry their hair, that can be tiring on their arms.
Whew !!
A senior doesn't need to shower daily, twice a week or once a week is good enough, unless they are doing hard labor. If a senior is a Depends wearer, baby wipes work quite well between showers. Recently I found a product called “Water Wipes” in the baby section, quite pleased with the wipes.
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