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The Sponge Bath is no fun for the Patient or the Caregiver, especially if you’re bathing a family member of the opposite sex. Sometimes it’s down-right embarrassing for both. Adding a Bidet to your commode could be the solution you’re searching for. You can read the full article for Sponge Bathing an elderly or late-stage [...]
During late-stage Alzheimer’s, the patient may require a sponge bath since he/she is bedridden, hospitalized or afraid of showering. Several times my Mom needed sponge bathing when she was ill or hospitalized. A sponge bath is not as difficult to give as you might think. But there are regimented steps to follow. Always remember the [...]
I was really baffled when Mom began to wear the same clothes day after day whether they were clean or not. Occasionally, I’d find her bundled up in a winter coat when it was 90 degrees. Once I arrived for a short trip to the grocery store and quick lunch at a fast-food restaurant and [...]
