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We don't have the ability to bring my mom up the stairs, just would like to know of a place that I could bring her to get one once a week

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Book a hotel room with an accessible shower? The YMCA? A local gym or pool?

Even if you can find a place I question the practicality of bundling someone up and taking them back and forth to shower every week. This seems like a deal breaker in her ability to remain at home.
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I agree with cwillie, it is now time to look for a residence that has everything on one level. What would you do if all winter was ice and snow? I see you live in Massachusetts.

Your profile says that your Mom still resides in her home, so it is time to sell the house or if it is a rental to rent or buy an one level home. Depending on Mom's age and her finances, she might enjoy being in Independent Living being around people of her own age group. If she needs help with bathing, many facilities offer that as a paid option.

I was lucky that my Dad [94] decided one day it was time to sell the house and move to Independent Living... he's happy as a clam being in IL as no more worry about cost maintenance at his house, nor property taxes, lawn mowing, snow shoveling. He said he wishes he did it sooner :)
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Mom, just switch to the no rinse shampoos and soap. Hospitals use them; they do make a person feel quite clean (I've had one) but don't require getting in and out of a tub or shower. They don't require undressing and being chilled and uncomfortable. And they can be done in a nice warm room where the person is comfortable. And they're a lot safer.

I got no rinse shampoo a Walgreen's. All the no rinse bath soaps I have are from hospital visits, but either a good pharmacy or a DME supplier, especially one affiliated with a hospital, might be good sources.

Put on your mother's favorite music and turn the event into a nice, happy get-together instead of a potentially traumatic and physically unsafe event.
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I think the no rinse shampoos and body washes or even a regular sponge bath are great short term solution, but it is beneficial to be able to totally wash and rinse the whole body occasionally if at all possible. A lot depends on how old this woman is and what her disabilities are, and whether or not she has dementia and is resistant to washing.
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Good point, Willie. I do like the immersion effect of a nice shower, especially after gardening or driving.
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She has had a stroke, losing the right mobility mostly. She is not resistant to wash, just know it would be nice for her to be able to. Thank you all for your suggestions, greatly appreciated
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All of the better major motel/inn chains have ADA rooms with ADA bathrooms. Ideally you want the bathroom that is all open so that she can sit in the shower chair and you can work freely without being "in" a shower stall. When you call, ask what the layout of their ADA bathroom is. You will have to stay one night but it could be a nice getaway.
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