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I wish you and your mom all the best.
I'd keep in mind that your mom likely doesn't have the same sensibilities about things like toileting, as she did before. My SIL changed her father, who had dementia for many years. I'm not able to do that. Some people aren't. I'd consider that aspect and explore who will do it. At this point, some people consider placement or bringing in outside, full time help.
She is probably needing more help showering as well. It might be a good time to do sort of an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) evaluation and see what she can actually do for herself and what she is needing help with.
If she is unsteady on the toilet maybe a walker turned around and backed up over the toilet will provide stability when she sits. Is the toilet high enough that she can sit and stand easily? If she needs grab bars the reversed walker will help but they are not anchored and you may need that. Are there grab bars in the shower? Is it a shower she can get into or does she have to step over a tub? Is there a bench or seat so she can sit while showering?
You will have to go intot he bathroom with her to determine a lot of these things.