Mom is in AL with mild dementia. She refuses to allow staff to help wash her hair while in the shower and says she prefers to do it herself in her tiny kitchenette sink. However, since it is becoming more difficult for her to do, she is putting it off longer. I have told her so many times, please let them help you in the shower Mom..you can put a washcloth or small towel over your face (she hates thought of water over face). I have asked different staff members to make this happen but nothing. Mom complains all the time that her hair looks bad and asks me to get her into the salon more often. Why would I pay extra for salon washing when she could have them help her in her own shower?
Any tips?? By the way, this discussion has gone on a hundred times since she moved there last year!! Aarrrgghhh!!!! 😝😄
If she can afford it, I might just pay extra for her to have it done in the salon sink. Her comfort and peace of mind is worth the extra money, imo.
You can also check out Dry Spray Shampoo to help freshen her hair. I use it as a root boost. They've come a long way and are much better now. Pantene has a great one.
Eventually, as she progresses, she may change her acceptance of getting shampooed in the shower. I'd wait on that. And if she complains that her hair looks bad, just tell her that it looks great.