How to bathe a frail elder

How to Give a Bath to a Frail Elderly Person

Some people see it as a chore, some see it as fun; bathing elderly people.

Steps

1. 1
   Reserve a bathroom space. If the elderly person is in a retirement home, they'll be most likely to have a bathroom with a bath. Not a shower!.

   
   

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2. Let the bath fill itself with moderately hot water. Remind that boiling hot baths hurt elderly people.
3. 3
   The bathtub is full now. Escort the elderly person to the bathroom.
4. 4
   Help the elderly person undress and escort him into the bath.
5. 5
   Let them sit down. Don't let them stand up; sitting reduces risks.
6. 6
   If the elderly person is able to wash him or herself, ignore the next few steps.
7. 7
   Carefully wash the elderly person's skin. Use non-perfumed or use hypo-allergenic shower gel or what product you are using.
8. 8
   Wash the hair with a neutral shampoo. Perfumed shampoo is irritating on the skin.
9. 9
   When you're done, carefully escort the elderly person out of the tub and dry him or her up with a soft towel. Don't use anything too rough.
10. 10
    You are done now. Great job!

    
    

    Tips

• If accessible, use anti-slip carpets inside and outside of the bathtub.
• If the elderly person washes himself, apply handles to the walls so the person casn lift himself or herself easily out and in of the tub.

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