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My MIL is bedbound and incontinent. Oh those hands :( I keep her changed and as clean as possible and I soak and clean her fingers with toothbrush when she is not combative (Alzheimers). But truth is, five minutes later there is no guarantee where those hands have been. Sanitizer helps too but........... this problem is so "off-putting." Is that a nice enough word? I guess I'm writing to let you know that I understand. BTW, my FIL lived here with me too (passed away 4 months ago) and he absolutely cleaned himself with his fingers. He was stubborn and didn't want to let me wash his hands but it was worse with him because he wasn't bedbound. He would wheel his chair all around my house touching stuff. At least my MIL is bedbound which keeps her hands confined.
Thank you, Maria! Your husband is truly blessed to have you to help with his parents!! My dad does exactly what your FIL did. Drives my husband nuts! Thanks for the input, good luck!!
My mother is mobile and does not clean her hands. They were often covered with feces and urine as are her clothes after a visit to the bathroom or changing of soiled underwear in her room.I hate to say it but I had need to become "big brother" .Watching her every move throughout the house, armed with lysol of every description and my chic powder blue latex gloves,I follow silently; the ultimate cleaning ninja! If the need arises I step in quietly,smiling offering toilet paper,guiding the hands(preferably not mine when I can get away with it) then as quick as a magician the offending stinkies disappear into the odor eating waste basket I have strategically placed.I talk,I joke to distract and amuse my audience of one. I run the water and guide the nasty nubbies into soapy water then without missing a beat I take the arm and guide my evil doer back into her room. When she outsmarts me and manages to go it alone I am never far behind ( no pun intended).Pretty little discreet baskets line every cranny of my home. All filled with essentials that do not carry easily in my hoodie pouch. I am MISS CLEANY CLEAN and she will not defeat me.This is my strategy, my motto. LET the games begin!
Well no help to offer because I have the same problem. I have declared my house a bio hazard . Gave up on my FIL and supplied everyone with wipes and disinfectant.
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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.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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I keep her changed and as clean as possible and I soak and clean her fingers with toothbrush when she is not combative (Alzheimers).
But truth is, five minutes later there is no guarantee where those hands have been.
Sanitizer helps too but........... this problem is so "off-putting." Is that a nice enough word?
I guess I'm writing to let you know that I understand.
BTW, my FIL lived here with me too (passed away 4 months ago) and he absolutely cleaned himself with his fingers. He was stubborn and didn't want to let me wash his hands but it was worse with him because he wasn't bedbound. He would wheel his chair all around my house touching stuff. At least my MIL is bedbound which keeps her hands confined.
My dad does exactly what your FIL did. Drives my husband nuts!
Thanks for the input, good luck!!
If the need arises I step in quietly,smiling offering toilet paper,guiding the hands(preferably not mine when I can get away with it) then as quick as a magician the offending stinkies disappear into the odor eating waste basket I have strategically placed.I talk,I joke to distract and amuse my audience of one. I run the water and guide the nasty nubbies into soapy water then without missing a beat I take the arm and guide my evil doer back into her room.
When she outsmarts me and manages to go it alone I am never far behind ( no pun intended).Pretty little discreet baskets line every cranny of my home. All filled with essentials that do not carry easily in my hoodie pouch. I am MISS CLEANY CLEAN and she will not defeat me.This is my strategy, my motto. LET the games begin!