Blessingpoetry Asked September 2012
How can I make the person I care for feel more secure/confident when I give her a shower-without her walker in the shower?
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jakewright14 Sep 2012
I am sorry to hear of your situation, but according to what you have written, it sounds like you are not physically capable of handling this woman and I'm sure that is one reason why she is uncomfortable getting into the shower for you. You also wrote that you took this position due to your own personal financial situation, more then any other reason, knowing you had no training. Unless you get some sort of training, you are doing this person and yourself a great injustice. I am inclined to agree with the person who suggested allowing the woman to have some control the time she wakes up. I have been caring for my husband for several years now due to dementia and I've found when I let him sleep in a little longer he is in a much better mood. Even if it means I might have laundry to do because of the Depends leaking. Wheel chairs or "travel chairs" are also handy for getting the person around. I do think it very unprofessional for you to refer to this woman's bowel movement in the term that you felt the need to write, even if it is the term that the son uses. Please for this woman's sake as well as your own, get some training if you intend to continue with this position.
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cetude Feb 2015
You can install grab bars in the shower. I actually did away with the bathtub and use a walk in shower because it's easier to clean and no issues getting in and out of the tub and even the walk in shower has grab bars. No big deal!
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