sorry for this post. I sincerely fail to understand why some people feel the need to completely immerse the human body into a man made body of water. Washing in a basin or sink can be really just as healthy as long as it is done on a regular basis. I still do it rather than fight to get back up or to stand up while going through the acrobatics in either a tub or a shower. I gave Luz a sponge bath every day and it worked just fine. By that I mean no infections and no odors. Clothing was washed in the washer because I did not have a scrub board but were still primary rinsed by hand.
A good way to do this is to mix some Anti Bacterial soap into the was basin water. Bar soap can be used in addition for that fresh feeling. Why would some one "need" to blow dry their hair? What is wrong with a towel and , if enough hair is on the head, use curlers and wrap the head. A seat can be provided in front of the sink or basin and both feet can be planted firmly on the floor. A bath tub to me seems silly since you scrub off all of the days contamination and then you stand up raising your body through the dirty scum you just scrubbed off and use a towel to wipe it off and dry your skin.
I have noticed for myself that taking a shower is like going to the gym for a work out. It can be very exhausting for many seniors. Especially if one has memory issues, etc.
Another thing, some seniors become claustrophobic when in a shower. Especially if there are glass doors. I know for myself, I need to keep the far door open a couple of feet.
Your Dad could try a tub bath, but it can be difficult to get in and sit down, and even worse trying to get back up.
Then there is the fear of falling. If your love one is using a moisturizing liquid soap and/or hair conditioners, it will make the floor of the tub/shower feel like an ice rink, even with a tub mat inside. I almost slipped the other day.
Towel drying isn't easy. I find myself hopping around trying to get one foot and leg dry, can be a challenge. So easy to get one's feet tangled up in the towel.
Then if the parent needs to blow dry their hair, that can be tiring on their arms.
Phew !!
A parent should try to shower once a week is good enough, unless they are doing hard labor. If a parent is a Depends wearer, baby wipes work quite well between showers. Recently I found a product called “Water Wipes” in the baby section, quite pleased with the wipes.
There are times I wish I could just set up the water sprinker outside and just run through it a few times !!
I sincerely fail to understand why some people feel the need to completely immerse the human body into a man made body of water.
Washing in a basin or sink can be really just as healthy as long as it is done on a regular basis.
I still do it rather than fight to get back up or to stand up while going through the acrobatics in either a tub or a shower.
I gave Luz a sponge bath every day and it worked just fine. By that I mean no infections and no odors.
Clothing was washed in the washer because I did not have a scrub board but were still primary rinsed by hand.
A good way to do this is to mix some Anti Bacterial soap into the was basin water. Bar soap can be used in addition for that fresh feeling.
Why would some one "need" to blow dry their hair? What is wrong with a towel and , if enough hair is on the head, use curlers and wrap the head.
A seat can be provided in front of the sink or basin and both feet can be planted firmly on the floor.
A bath tub to me seems silly since you scrub off all of the days contamination and then you stand up raising your body through the dirty scum you just scrubbed off and use a towel to wipe it off and dry your skin.
Okay that is enough from me. g'nite
Another thing, some seniors become claustrophobic when in a shower. Especially if there are glass doors. I know for myself, I need to keep the far door open a couple of feet.
Your Dad could try a tub bath, but it can be difficult to get in and sit down, and even worse trying to get back up.
Then there is the fear of falling. If your love one is using a moisturizing liquid soap and/or hair conditioners, it will make the floor of the tub/shower feel like an ice rink, even with a tub mat inside. I almost slipped the other day.
Towel drying isn't easy. I find myself hopping around trying to get one foot and leg dry, can be a challenge. So easy to get one's feet tangled up in the towel.
Then if the parent needs to blow dry their hair, that can be tiring on their arms.
Phew !!
A parent should try to shower once a week is good enough, unless they are doing hard labor. If a parent is a Depends wearer, baby wipes work quite well between showers. Recently I found a product called “Water Wipes” in the baby section, quite pleased with the wipes.
There are times I wish I could just set up the water sprinker outside and just run through it a few times !!