Bathing Your Mom: A Step-by-Step Guide

kittylady

2 days ago

Be very careful when using no-rinse soaps. If not diluted properly, they can cause a terrible, itchy rash that can take weeks to heal. It is better to add more water than recomended and then rinse thoroughly with another clean washcloth with plenty of water. Everyone is better off if you have to change a wet bed than having an unwashed parent or one with a bad rash!

Contains new ideas - which will help me do a better job. Thanks!

I met my 96 year old mother's bathing problem by having a bidet put on the toilet. While I sponge bathe her, the warm water sprays on her bottom. There is a spray for the back and one for the front. The last thing we do is wipe the front and back with toilet paper and check to see how clean the areas are. Cream all over helps keep all areas soft and gives added protection from moisture. As an Alzheimer patient, my mother is not afraid to "clean up" for the day. Look for an European bath and kitchen store in your area or go on line to view bidets. What a wonderful invention for a home caregiver!

I have good news for you regarding helping a parent bathe. There's a garment that your loved one can wear in the shower or while bathing. It covers personal body areas and it gets wet during bathing. The accessory is called personal care wear and can be found on www.dignityrc.org Hope this helps!