I have to move my mother downstairs. The stairs are too difficult even with me assisting.
The trouble is the bathtub is upstairs and we have been using a shower hose and chair, which works ok. Now how do I clean her? Bedsponge baths is not going to work so good. Has anyone used the collapsible shower units?
My Mom is totally bedridden I use bath clothes warm them up in micro wave no rinsing required. They have aloe Vera so easy on her skin. I use a inflatable shampoo basin to wash her hair. It has cut out for her neck to lay on. I dry her off good apply lotion she is allergic now to so many things so I always get unscented and alcohol free.
No-rinse shampoo caps worked well when I had a lady who was unsafe in the tub/shower. I also used the no rinse bathing wipes, however my elder was fascinated with opening the packages incorrectly - which causes them to dry out quickly so be careful of that.
Hi Radico. Is there a half bath on the first floor? If not a commode would also work. I wash my Mom while she sits on toilet. Towels on floor to catch the water. I do a thorough hair to toe wash 2-3 times a week and use wipes at every depends change and no rashes. We haven’t been upstairs to the shower since February. Just too difficult and stress producing for both of us. Good luck!
When my 95 year old mother with Alzheimer's would refuse to let caregivers at her facility give her a shower, I went to Walgreen's online and bought the "No Rinse Cleansing and Deodorizing Bathing Wipes". They are alcohol free as that causes dry skin and contain Aloe Vera which has soothing/healing components. Also, they can be lightly warmed in the microwave which is a nice feature when it's colder!
Sponge or bed bath is what you are going to have to do unless you can put a bathroom on the floor where she will be. any portable or collapsible shower will still lead to drips, wet floor and depending on the floor it may lead to damage. Is there a way that she can remain upstairs and you can manage the bathroom either a shower bench or chair? Sponge or bed baths can be quite effective and can be very relaxing particularly if you combine them with a nice "massage" with some lotion. Keep in mind you do not have to "bathe" someone daily just make sure the "peri-area" is clean after toileting.
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When my 95 year old mother with Alzheimer's would refuse to let caregivers at her facility give her a shower, I went to Walgreen's online and bought the "No Rinse Cleansing and Deodorizing Bathing Wipes". They are alcohol free as that causes dry skin and contain Aloe Vera which has soothing/healing components. Also, they can be lightly warmed in the microwave which is a nice feature when it's colder!
any portable or collapsible shower will still lead to drips, wet floor and depending on the floor it may lead to damage.
Is there a way that she can remain upstairs and you can manage the bathroom either a shower bench or chair?
Sponge or bed baths can be quite effective and can be very relaxing particularly if you combine them with a nice "massage" with some lotion.
Keep in mind you do not have to "bathe" someone daily just make sure the "peri-area" is clean after toileting.