My MIL, 94, lives alone, we just found out is not taking showers but is giving her self some kind of spong baths. I'm not sure if she is washing her hair any longer. I have to say she doesn't smell bad. She has both a tub and a walk in shower. She does have hammer toes and we are a bit worried that she is really not taking care of her feet. Mind you this is the MIL who will not take the meds for her breast cancer. I'm wondering if I should be concerned that she is only doing spong baths and not taking showers?
First, I do want to say to anyone reading this that some aids can be obtained through Medicare or supplemental insurance. So, I would always start with them if we were talking about just something like a bath chair. But I wonder if they could recommend ways to get remodeling help.
However, I wonder if checking with your state for a state program might provide more results.
But the more I think about this, I think you should contact your closest senior center. See if anyone there deals with local programs for your city or county. Or, if they have any discount program through local businesses for this. Even if the program does end up being for the state or country, they might still be able to give you some direction.