Shower time is a tug of war for both my mother and me! I have resorted to giving her "bird baths" but that does not resolve washing her hair. She refuses to have a CNA bathe her as she does not want a stranger giving her a bath. I suffer from back pain and sometimes just find it easier to give in. But I know she needs to be washed due to hygienic purposes. I do have a bath chair for her but would appreciate any feedback offered to reduce the stress for both of us. Thank you.
Take her out to lunch on hair day to bring a positive note to the proceedings?
Use dry shampoo as an in between?
My husband is bedridden and I give him only bedbaths. I use regular (Dial) soap and make certain to rinse him thoroughly. We used a Bath Aide once and watching him,I knew I could do the job just as well.
Offer to work in tandem with the Bath Aide. Mom may feel more comfortable if you’re there and she is not alone with the aide. .