When your parent or loved one can't walk and is scared of getting into the shower or tub, even with help, they are really frightened of falling while standing... It's just a bad idea to force the issue, even when the bathroom is beautifully handicapped equipped... My suggestion to you is Sponge Bath Only, SBO..... Hospice or Home Health or loved ones can easily comply with this...
I spent 2 hours on the phone tonight with my mom trying to calm her down after a hospice bath aid tried to convince her to get into the shower... It's just not worth it or a good idea. My husband's on the phone with her trying to calm her down... At this stage, everything is a BIG DEAL. It takes a lot to calm them down when this happens..
In my experience, it's just best to go along and try to fix things and comply with their wishes.... Just say "yes" and don't argue.... Make it happen... At this stage, just try to make your own "Make a Wish Foundation".... Ice Cream works for my mom. Getting dressed up and getting her hair done works... Going out to eat at nice restaurants is all good... Going to the dentist and having him brag about how she has all her own teeth is totally huge.... Discussing her Navy Nurse Days during WWII is always a great re-direct... I hope this helps somebody... Sorry to go on too long. It's been a long day...
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