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This is a first, wife not bathed in over a week.

Posted by geppetto @geppetto, Feb 10 5:46pm

I've suspected for a couple days my wife has not showered. I asked about it today, she agreed no shower taken in a week. That has never happened in the past. She then asked if it was OK to take one. I of course said yes and I asked if she felt safe taking one, she was OK taking one. Will be added to my list of things to monitor going forward.

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Teri | @tsc | Feb 13 11:32am
In reply to @wmehan "Been gig through the same tigwith my husband. I home visiting nurse suggested sponge baths. Bought..." + (show)
@wmehan

Been gig through the same tigwith my husband. I home visiting nurse suggested sponge baths. Bought scrubs sponge pads that I like for him to use. He does the washing and I tell him what to wash. This has eased my nagging. We have the grab bars etc. but he refuses. He claims he is cold. I think that is the reason he refuses to get in the shower

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I think you're right, @wmehan. Coldness is a deterrent to showering. You would have to have a steam bath effect, like running the hot water for a while in the shower before he goes in. I have seen heated towel racks for sale on line. Also, a nice warm robe waiting for him when he gets out might help. How do you manage washing his hair?

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Teri | @tsc | Feb 13 3:56pm
In reply to @deniseheart "My mother hasn't bathed in a month, though she says that she is taking a shower..." + (show)
@deniseheart

My mother hasn't bathed in a month, though she says that she is taking a shower every day. She refuses help of any kind. Any one have any suggestions for me to convince her to shower? She has an easy access walk in shower with several grab bars and a shower chair.

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Hi @deniseheart

I found this comprehensive guide online. I hope it helps.
Here's the link:
https://saferseniorcare.com/convince-elderly-senior-to-bathe-shower/
Good luck!

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