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I've been looking at them online. They have several different types. They have some that you use on their bed that looks like a kids wadding pool. Let me know what you guys think about it. Thank you
Hi Pdiane82, I don’t have any experience using a portable shower so I can’t comment but I’ll tell you what I do. I’ve been bathing my Mom in bed for 3 years. I buy no rinse body wash (concentrated in gallon containers) and no rinse shampoo. I wash her hair every few days and use the body wash each morning mixed with water in a small bucket. Wipes during the day with each depends change. Her skin is in very good condition and the products are all non irritating to her skin. This has worked out very well for us. Good luck.
I agree with the other answers that a portable shower is probably not necessary and might actually be more work than it appears. I've had great luck with no rinse wipes and there is even no rinse shampoo that works wonders.
I’d strongly encourage you to hire a personal care assistant or trained medical assistant to come in and show you how to safely, properly bathe your mom right where she is. They are very knowledgeable about this and have many tricks of the trade to make it easier. Even if you can’t afford or don’t want to keep anyone coming it’s well worth having someone in a few times to teach you. A portable shower is highly likely more hassle than it’s worth when there are easier and safer methods. I wish you well
Bed Bath should be alright for her. No need for the "portable bath" there are gentle soaps, wipes and many no rinse products so if some remain on the skin it will not get irritated. Properly cleaning when changing a brief (aka "diaper") is important. That should be done each and every time she is changed. But if mom is in bed most of the time she is not getting sweaty and dirty. A bed bath is safer if you do not have the proper equipment. If she can support some of her weight a Sit To Stand would make transferring her from bed to chair easier and safer. If she can not support her weight then a Hoyer Lift would work well. There are mesh shower slings that would make showering her easy and safe. Is mom on Hospice? You might want to call and see if she would qualify. A CNA would come in a few times a week and shower or bathe mom so you would not have to do that. A Nurse would come in at least 1 time a week to check on her. you would get all the equipment that you would need as well as all the supplies and medications delivered to you.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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I don’t have any experience using a portable shower so I can’t comment but I’ll tell you what I do. I’ve been bathing my Mom in bed for 3 years. I buy no rinse body wash (concentrated in gallon containers) and no rinse shampoo. I wash her hair every few days and use the body wash each morning mixed with water in a small bucket. Wipes during the day with each depends change. Her skin is in very good condition and the products are all non irritating to her skin. This has worked out very well for us. Good luck.
Properly cleaning when changing a brief (aka "diaper") is important. That should be done each and every time she is changed.
But if mom is in bed most of the time she is not getting sweaty and dirty.
A bed bath is safer if you do not have the proper equipment.
If she can support some of her weight a Sit To Stand would make transferring her from bed to chair easier and safer.
If she can not support her weight then a Hoyer Lift would work well. There are mesh shower slings that would make showering her easy and safe.
Is mom on Hospice? You might want to call and see if she would qualify. A CNA would come in a few times a week and shower or bathe mom so you would not have to do that. A Nurse would come in at least 1 time a week to check on her.
you would get all the equipment that you would need as well as all the supplies and medications delivered to you.