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My mother has back pain from osteoporosis. She takes care of her personal care except that she can't bend over the sink to wash her hair. We're trying to figure out how to do it with my help - any suggestions?
Hair becomrd a big problem as we age. It becomes dry and brittle, looses color and falls out Most people wash their hair too frequently which dries it out. Unless the hair is very greasy or otherwise soiled once or twice a week is more than enough. use whatever position is most comfortable for the elder. If getting water in the eyes is problem give them swim goggles to wear or a wash cloth to hold over the eyes. A simple haircut keeping it short if possible and giving up the perms and colorings if a visit to the beauty shop is not practical. Make the patient look as pretty as possible because that is so good for the patients and caregivers moral. When there is extreme loss of weight try and add a little curl with a curling iron and provide clothes with a high neck and long sleeves so visitors don't see a skeliton in a hospital gown in the bed. Even if the loved on is near the end but want to see family and friends keeping the appearance nice does encourage visitors and allows them to leave with positive memories. very important if a picture of great gandma with a new baby is taken. While we are on the subject of hair do not neglect facial hair. use whateve method works to remove ugly unwanted whiskers. Peach down is fine to leave it it is the long black wire that needs to go.
We used to do hair washing in bed for pt.s we used something that was designed for bed use if you are near a nursing home usually the PT dept. has catologs of devices for caregivers I know it was easy to use somehow to water would drain off maybe someone else would know where you could order in maybe on line
Thanks for this one (the shower seat and wand). When I suggested it, her face lit up and she said "Yes, I could do that!" She wants me to wield the wand, says she'd get water everywhere, but I think it still makes her feel more in control than the thing in the bed.
I remember watching my great grandmom cleaning her hair and scalp with corn meal. Sitting in a rocker with a comb and a brush,and her hair was down to her thighs but she wore it in a bun.
I do MIL's in the shower, as she too is bent over from osteoporosis. At the beauty shop, they get water all down her back so that is a no-go. I haven't found one that uses the drain-tray thing I've seen advertised in catalogs. Reviews are not good enough for me to worry about buying one myself. When she can't sit up in the shower anymore, I'll probably switch to dry shampoo or the shampoo cap I've heard about.
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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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Most people wash their hair too frequently which dries it out. Unless the hair is very greasy or otherwise soiled once or twice a week is more than enough. use whatever position is most comfortable for the elder. If getting water in the eyes is problem give them swim goggles to wear or a wash cloth to hold over the eyes. A simple haircut keeping it short if possible and giving up the perms and colorings if a visit to the beauty shop is not practical. Make the patient look as pretty as possible because that is so good for the patients and caregivers moral. When there is extreme loss of weight try and add a little curl with a curling iron and provide clothes with a high neck and long sleeves so visitors don't see a skeliton in a hospital gown in the bed. Even if the loved on is near the end but want to see family and friends keeping the appearance nice does encourage visitors and allows them to leave with positive memories. very important if a picture of great gandma with a new baby is taken.
While we are on the subject of hair do not neglect facial hair. use whateve method works to remove ugly unwanted whiskers. Peach down is fine to leave it it is the long black wire that needs to go.
Work it baby! Sweet, simple, straight-to-the-point, wonderful suggestion.