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I was able to have a company cut out the side of my dad's bathtub so that he could just walk in and not have to step over the side. It could no longer be used as a bathtub but was a walk-in shower. I put a portable shower chair in there along with one of the shower heads that is on the cord and it worked great. It wasn't a very expensive change and was done in a day. They cut an opening in the tub wall and had a piece that then slipped over the raw edges to finish it off. I had a company come and do it for me but they do sell kits so that it can be done yourself or by a handyman. Here's a link to a company https://cleancutbath.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-qeFBhAsEiwA2G7Nl04MZTbf55Y0SaHkA8OZq7TclCk8CdGeh8gJ0gttgZg5FaAs6AaRnRoCeOwQAvD_BwE
I would suggest, if you have the money, to have a shower stall put in to replace the tub. Bath fitters are always advertising how they can do things in a day or two. Or, one of those walk in tubs.
If money is an issue, maybe a sliding shower chair
If money is an issue, call your Office of Aging to see if there are any grants where you can replace ur tub with a walkin shower. Try your county Disabilities Dept.
A Sit to Stand would help if you have a shower chair or bench. A Hoyer Lift would help You could also look into getting a “Shower Aide” that could also help. They are trained to safely help in a shower or bath. An expensive option would be one of the “walk in tubs” ( cost is about that of a car!)
I think that some type of shower arrangement is preferable to sponge baths or no rinse products, I personally would save those as last ditch options. It is easy enough to add a hand held shower attachment to an existing tub and shower unit, that along with grab bars and a shower chair should make showering possible for most people. If stepping into the tub is difficult then you could use a transfer bench that straddles the tub wall.
It would be safer for all if you turned to no rinse products: shampoo and soap. They're used in hospitals and rehab centers, and I've used them myself in the hospital and at home. They aren't cheap, but they're a lot safer.
Some drug stores carry them, and some DME's also stock them.
Another option is to get a slide over bench, which would extend over into the tub. You would sit down on the outside portion, hold onto one of the rails while you lift your feet and scoot over into the tub. All bathing would be done sitting, so lifting should not be an issue.
Kathyplantz, I can understand how difficult it is to get out of the bathtub. Any chance of trying to do showers or would that be too difficult?
Next step is to try what are called "sponge baths" meaning washing up from the bathroom sink. Place a bath rug down in front of the sink. Place a bar of soap inside a wash cloth and get it so it can suds up. Rinse off the best you can, the bath towel will take in any soap left over.
Another way to bathe is using prepacked cloths that have a bath soap already in the cloths.
Another product I like is Wet Wipes that are sold in the grocery store, great for those private areas when you don't feel like taking a bath :)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If money is an issue, maybe a sliding shower chair
https://www.walmart.com/ip/DMI-Tub-Transfer-Bench-Sliding-Shower-Chair-Heavy-Duty-Non-Slip-Aluminum-Body-Seat-w-Adjustable-Height-Cut-Out-Access-Weight-Capacity-400-lbs-Gray/32427496?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101042060&&adid=22222222227023357830&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=40754677352&wl4=pla-78606709832&wl5=9003829&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=271858468&wl11=online&wl12=32427496&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qeFBhAsEiwA2G7NlzyPA_3v_VnM3mjaaKPMzgG3IZYylVpDztTdp6VnkRuhkGnoiTwb7xoCphsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
There are bars that go over the side of the tub
https://www.saveritemedical.com/products/guardian-deluxe-tub-grab-bar-250-lbs-12?variant=32493326796&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qeFBhAsEiwA2G7Nl_6O0bZLpf5_QE_P8Zx54bzQk59R1ybM3IPlJN5SiUQUFbCGYaVhLhoCrzoQAvD_BwE
If money is an issue, call your Office of Aging to see if there are any grants where you can replace ur tub with a walkin shower. Try your county Disabilities Dept.
A Hoyer Lift would help
You could also look into getting a “Shower Aide” that could also help. They are trained to safely help in a shower or bath.
An expensive option would be one of the “walk in tubs” ( cost is about that of a car!)
Some drug stores carry them, and some DME's also stock them.
Another option is to get a slide over bench, which would extend over into the tub. You would sit down on the outside portion, hold onto one of the rails while you lift your feet and scoot over into the tub. All bathing would be done sitting, so lifting should not be an issue.
https://dmesupplyusa.com/patient-aids/bath-aids/bath-safety/transfer-benches.html
Next step is to try what are called "sponge baths" meaning washing up from the bathroom sink. Place a bath rug down in front of the sink. Place a bar of soap inside a wash cloth and get it so it can suds up. Rinse off the best you can, the bath towel will take in any soap left over.
Another way to bathe is using prepacked cloths that have a bath soap already in the cloths.
Another product I like is Wet Wipes that are sold in the grocery store, great for those private areas when you don't feel like taking a bath :)