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I change pillowcase mid-week and also a bath towel on back of sofa where she sits. Not able to do much arm lifting myself so rules out alot of help I could give her. Once a week appt is her limit at salon- cost.
Hmm... The only thing I can think of is to have her hair cut short. My mom has her hair cut monthly, pretty short, but still stylish and feminine. She doesn't need to comb her hair daily and it still looks fine. A bonus is that her hair is easy to wash and dry, too.
I am going to ignore the hair part of your question for a moment. You are caring for your husband at home with dementia. Your mom is in a skilled nursing facility at this time and you are thinking of moving her into your home. I hate to break it to you but Superwoman does not exist. If you have to apply for Medicaid for mom to keep her in the Skilled Nursing facility do so. You can not care for 2 people with dementia. You would have to hire caregivers to help. (Hopefully you have caregivers now to help you) but 1 paid caregiver might not be enough to care for 2 people with different stages of dementia at the same time. And it will not get easier, you mention you have mobility issues (problems lifting your arms). Now for the hair.... Some of the "satin" pillow cases are supposed to keep hair less messed up. I would go for a cute short cut, think Jamie Lee Curtis type pixie cut.
Your profile is confusing. Looks like Mom was in a NH but finances brought her to your house? Your husband is with his mother and his sister looks after them.
If Mom was living in a NH and ran out of money, why did you not apply for Medicaid. But then your question is really about Moms hair. A towel will not help IMO. Years ago woman used satin pillow cases to keep their hair from getting messed up. If you can't raise ur arms, sit her lower in front of u so you can get the back of her hair.
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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.
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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.
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You are caring for your husband at home with dementia.
Your mom is in a skilled nursing facility at this time and you are thinking of moving her into your home.
I hate to break it to you but Superwoman does not exist.
If you have to apply for Medicaid for mom to keep her in the Skilled Nursing facility do so. You can not care for 2 people with dementia. You would have to hire caregivers to help. (Hopefully you have caregivers now to help you) but 1 paid caregiver might not be enough to care for 2 people with different stages of dementia at the same time. And it will not get easier, you mention you have mobility issues (problems lifting your arms).
Now for the hair....
Some of the "satin" pillow cases are supposed to keep hair less messed up.
I would go for a cute short cut, think Jamie Lee Curtis type pixie cut.
Is she living alone, with you or in AL?
I'm with Polar & 2nd a short hair-do.
If Mom was living in a NH and ran out of money, why did you not apply for Medicaid. But then your question is really about Moms hair. A towel will not help IMO. Years ago woman used satin pillow cases to keep their hair from getting messed up. If you can't raise ur arms, sit her lower in front of u so you can get the back of her hair.