So, I want to get carers in to help OH shower. He was in hospital for a week with a UTI and loss of mobility. His mobility is returning, but it is not as good as previously. We have had carers coming in to help him wash and dress under the reablement scheme and I want to continue carers after this reablement period as I was having to shower him even before he went into hospital
He had to have an OT shower assessment before he was allowed to have a shower at all and, unfortunately, OH was on a a "good" day and was in spectacular Host mode so that he was able to shower himself without any assistance . The OT pronounced that he didnt need any help with showering and carers have been withdrawn. We will be self-funding so Ive contacted a couple of care agencies who have both said that as the shower is over a bath we will need a bath board for him to sit on while he is being showered.
I know nothing about bath boards. Anyone know where I can get one and are there different types? Which sort is best? Will they fit all types of bath?
Any advice welcome.
He had to have an OT shower assessment before he was allowed to have a shower at all and, unfortunately, OH was on a a "good" day and was in spectacular Host mode so that he was able to shower himself without any assistance . The OT pronounced that he didnt need any help with showering and carers have been withdrawn. We will be self-funding so Ive contacted a couple of care agencies who have both said that as the shower is over a bath we will need a bath board for him to sit on while he is being showered.
I know nothing about bath boards. Anyone know where I can get one and are there different types? Which sort is best? Will they fit all types of bath?
Any advice welcome.