Welp, I just got out of the shower,

hawkdon

hawkdon

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and have decided it is the last stand-up shower ever.....I just get to nervous
in there anymore...so going to buy some of those wet washcloth thingies to
start takeing "baths" with......does anyone have any recomendations? will
peruse Amazon to see what is available....it is just causing too damn much
anxiety any more, and I don't need it!!!......:confused:
 

I don’t have any experience with the disposable shower wipes.

Our parents and grandparents did just fine with a daily sponge bath.

Before spending any money, I would start with a basin or bucket of hot water and an old fashioned washcloth.

Adding a tablespoon or two of baking soda to the water can help to cut oil and odor. Go easy on the soap, rinsing and wiping off the lather is a pain.

“We used to bathe with a washcloth from a pan of water. We would first start with our necks and faces and wash down as far as possible. Then we would wash the road dust from our feet and wash up as far as possible. Later, when the boys were out of the room, we would wash “possible.”
- Dolly Parton
 
hawkdon said:
and have decided it is the last stand-up shower ever.....I just get to nervous
in there anymore...so going to buy some of those wet washcloth thingies to
start takeing "baths" with......does anyone have any recomendations? will
peruse Amazon to see what is available....it is just causing too damn much
anxiety any more, and I don't need it!!!......:confused:
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The hospital sent me home with a couple of packs of Stryker Bath Hygienic full body washcloths. 8 each.
 

hawkdon said:
and have decided it is the last stand-up shower ever.....I just get to nervous
in there anymore...so going to buy some of those wet washcloth thingies to
start takeing "baths" with......does anyone have any recomendations? will
peruse Amazon to see what is available....it is just causing too damn much
anxiety any more, and I don't need it!!!......:confused:
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The ones I remember using to bathe my mom were simply called Bath....or maybe Bathe. I bought them at a pharmacy.

And I think the ones I used on my sister (while she was here for hospice) were called Cleanse. I got them from Sutter Hospice, but I've seen them at CVS and at Walmart's pharmacy section.

Don't get the ones called Fitright. They're thin and smaller than most.
 
hawkdon said:
and have decided it is the last stand-up shower ever.....I just get to nervous
in there anymore...so going to buy some of those wet washcloth thingies to
start takeing "baths" with......does anyone have any recomendations? will
peruse Amazon to see what is available....it is just causing too damn much
anxiety any more, and I don't need it!!!......:confused:
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Grab bars might be a good idea if you ever still might want to stand under a warm shower once in a while Add a couple more grab bars but be sure they are installed very sturdily.
 
hawkdon said:
and have decided it is the last stand-up shower ever.....I just get to nervous
in there anymore...so going to buy some of those wet washcloth thingies to
start takeing "baths" with......does anyone have any recomendations? will
peruse Amazon to see what is available....it is just causing too damn much
anxiety any more, and I don't need it!!!......:confused:
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At the risk of taking your concerns from anxious to heebie jeebies, my wife and I still soak in the bath tub. The hot water is so soothing and it helps ease the arthritic aches and pains. However, getting in and out of the tub can be something akin to a military exercise.

To help prevent slipping we have a non-slip mat, fitted with suction caps, which, when removed, allows us to clean the bath surface regularly. On each side of the bath tub are strong rails for grip and balance. A further rail is fitted higher to help balance when standing. To help make getting in and out there's a step-up from floor level, which makes it so much easier and safer.

It made me think, do you have any safety features in the shower? Would a water resistant stool to sit on help? Do you have a non-slip-mat in the shower tray? What about grab handles like the ones on our bath tub? I do hope that you find a satisfactory result.
 
hawkdon said:
and have decided it is the last stand-up shower ever.....I just get to nervous
in there anymore...so going to buy some of those wet washcloth thingies to
start takeing "baths" with......does anyone have any recomendations? will
peruse Amazon to see what is available....it is just causing too damn much
anxiety any more, and I don't need it!!!......:confused:
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Please consider a bath chair and hose attachment for safety and a thorough cleaning.
 
The shower chair did not feel safe enough for me when I had a hip replacement. I don't get in the tub anymore, but I do have a shower with a low threshold.

Instead of a shower chair, I use one of those two step metal utility ladders with the rubber feet. I don't need it all the time but have it just in case, like now, when I don't feel well. I just put a towel on the top stair and sit there. It makes it so much easier to sit down and get up. I have a shower head that is on a hose for ease of use.
 
hawkdon said:
I have a chair in there, and a grab bar, and a bit of non slip
on the tub bottom, but my anxiety level still goes thru the
roof.....It is a matter of stability, and mind control I think, and
my control of each is not great....thanks everyone....will
research all your ideas.....don
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Do not close your eyes. Do not lean back. Always hold on to a grab bar even if you are sitting.
 
hawkdon said:
and have decided it is the last stand-up shower ever.....I just get to nervous
in there anymore...so going to buy some of those wet washcloth thingies to
start takeing "baths" with......does anyone have any recomendations? will
peruse Amazon to see what is available....it is just causing too damn much
anxiety any more, and I don't need it!!!......:confused:
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beenusing a plastic garden chair in mine for sometimenow -much more relaxing - but being a male I didhave one slippey moment off impailment and the extraction made my eyes water- I'll let you guess?
 
horseless carriage said:
At the risk of taking your concerns from anxious to heebie jeebies, my wife and I still soak in the bath tub. The hot water is so soothing and it helps ease the arthritic aches and pains. However, getting in and out of the tub can be something akin to a military exercise.

To help prevent slipping we have a non-slip mat, fitted with suction caps, which, when removed, allows us to clean the bath surface regularly. On each side of the bath tub are strong rails for grip and balance. A further rail is fitted higher to help balance when standing. To help make getting in and out there's a step-up from floor level, which makes it so much easier and safer.

It made me think, do you have any safety features in the shower? Would a water resistant stool to sit on help? Do you have a non-slip-mat in the shower tray? What about grab handles like the ones on our bath tub? I do hope that you find a satisfactory result.
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@horseless carriage You may already know about bath boards but, if not, have a look at them as they may be useful for you and Mrs HC, if not now, at some point in the future. I know a couple of people who use them. There are several different types on Amazon, just search for bath boards. I am sure you can buy them from other places if you don't want to use Amazon.

There are several YouTube videos which show how to install and use them. I notice that the video shows two boards but, the people I know who use them just have the one, the higher one which you sit on to get into the bath. You can also get them in different sizes so, you can choose a narrow one or wider one, whichever you think would be the most useful.

 
Murrmurr said:
The ones I remember using to bathe my mom were simply called Bath....or maybe Bathe. I bought them at a pharmacy.

And I think the ones I used on my sister (while she was here for hospice) were called Cleanse. I got them from Sutter Hospice, but I've seen them at CVS and at Walmart's pharmacy section.

Don't get the ones called Fitright. They're thin and smaller than most.
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@hawkdon

Yeah, I was right; the ones I liked best are called Bath...also says Essential Bath on the label. I saw them on Amazon. You can get a case of 6 packs of them for under $20. And that should last for at least several months.
 
hawkdon said:
I have a chair in there, and a grab bar, and a bit of non slip
on the tub bottom, but my anxiety level still goes thru the
roof.....It is a matter of stability, and mind control I think, and
my control of each is not great....thanks everyone....will
research all your ideas.....don
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Before my mother passed she had an aide who came several times a week to assist with bathing etc. Would you be more comfortable if someone was there. Im thinking that as a senior you should qualify for some services.

I still take showers but Ive started being more mindful since Im alone and getting older. I place my phone where its accessible just in case.
 
I have a shower chair in the tub. I wheel my walker o the edge of the tub with me on it and slide onto the seat, then I put my legs over the edge and into the tub. Now I am free to use the extended hose shower head all over my body. I can stand to do the personals, rinse and sit down to do the rest of me. This way I can use my hand made herbal soaps on my fluffly washer thingy and get the rest of my amazingly beautiful body.

This allows me to use hotter water on my muscles and joints, and lighten up the heat when I do my hair. Getting out is easy and drying is no problem.

Stay clean and safe, ya'll
 
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