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bkinnery
Asked February 2025
Help with safely bathing for disabled senior. I have fibromyalgia, am obese, osteoarthritis and need a knee replacement.
Please help me find adequate home and bathroom safety care for my home
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Geaton777
Feb 2025
Contact social services for your county or your local Area Agency on Aging for resources.
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Dawn88
Feb 2025
What about hiring a bathing aide?
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PeggySue2020
Feb 2025
The standard advice here is to call your county and try asking churches or Nextdoor for free help. If what you are asking for is a couple grab bars in the bathtub, you can probably find a volunteer or very low cost handyman.
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