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There is a no-rinse shampoo/body wash that works O.K. but I bought a plastic cover that stretches over whole bed (from Walmart) and just take a plastic pan of warm soapy water and another pan of warm clean rinse water. Cover her with a bath towel and wash legs, then rinse and dry, wash torso and rinse and dry. Have her turn over and repeat process on back side. Then give her clean soapy washcloth and let her wash her face, and ears. I bought some rinse free shampoo caps that work well. Just pop in microwave a few seconds to warm then put on head and massage hair thoroughly, take cap off and dry and comb hair. Whole process, bath and shampoo only takes 15 or 20 minutes.
I live by myself and the bath tub is small and difficult to enter and exit. It would be dangerous, even if somebody would help. I use since years wipes. Expensive but large and impregnated with beneficial elements. Largest available 13x12 inches: HERO Full Body Wipes. I order them from Amazon.
Use the soap and water that worked for her in the past. Make up two hot water basins with separate wash cloths. Pat her skin with the cloth. Do not rub. Wash and then rinse a section at a time. The important part is using a quality lotion or oil as skin protectant.
mjbacheminjr427: Set up a small tub of warm water and bring it to your mother's bedside. Obtain a body wash for sensitive skin, e.g. Cetaphil (expensive, but you may be able to locate a store brand). Wash and then dry each area of the body separately. Apply unscented lotion to protect the fragility of elderly skin.
As an RN, I use bath wipes and no-rinse shampoo to bathe those who can not leave the bed. Both are available in local pharmacies, Walmart, Target and online.
made in the USA: https://www.rehabmart.com/product/ez-bathe-inflatable-bed-bath-14.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw98ujBhCgARIsAD7QeAjO4akAUAMcyc6ZGUmYJEDTT3sOM9vi9ANPTPhzOXtGZcUtv-2r_qQaAqzjEALw_wcB
Hospice used disposable bathing wipes to clean my brother. I had a bad leg injury that kept me out of a shower for several months. I found Bathing Wipes by Nurture Valley online. They have aloe Vera, vitamin E and came extract. Latex, landline and alcohol free. They worked great.
You might want to include - before or after, a gentle soothing massage. If she is apprehensive about bathing, perhaps a massage before would relax her.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
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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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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I bought some rinse free shampoo caps that work well. Just pop in microwave a few seconds to warm then put on head and massage hair thoroughly, take cap off and dry and comb hair. Whole process, bath and shampoo only takes 15 or 20 minutes.
.Amazon- Assurance Premium Washcloths Value Pack 144 Count
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made in the USA:
https://www.rehabmart.com/product/ez-bathe-inflatable-bed-bath-14.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw98ujBhCgARIsAD7QeAjO4akAUAMcyc6ZGUmYJEDTT3sOM9vi9ANPTPhzOXtGZcUtv-2r_qQaAqzjEALw_wcB
If she is apprehensive about bathing, perhaps a massage before would relax her.
Test the water first (warm, not too hot).
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