She cares for herself, bathing and dressing. I help her choose her clothes because she can't see. I don't want to make her feel like she can't take care of herself, although the cleanliness is a problem on several levels. I would appreciate any suggestions for ways of helping her.
If it's the the vision, then I agree that wet wipes are good as long as she will remember to throw them in waste basket. I saw a report on tv that certain wipes will dissolve in pipes, but others will clog it eventually.
There might be more ideas from associations for the blind. It must be a common problem.
Those wipes are pretty nice.... I have an older heavy cat who just can't reach clean herself, so I use those wipes.
Mom's sign of this was not noticing the approaching fork or spoon when we try to feed her.
If she is unable to properly care for heself in other ways you just have to step in and do it for her. She will get very sore very quickly if feces are allowed to remain on the skin. Let her wash what she can reach and then wash her back for her and that way you can get at the poopy area. not always pleasant so get some gloves. No choice really but you can aproach it nicely. You know your Mom best. You can get one of the warmer used for baby wipes too. Pam's idea of a bidet attachment is the best but may be expensive.Colin's dedicated sponge and bowl caomes a good second on the list. I wish we could get detol in the US it smells so nice and fresh.
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