This is the first time I have posted as we are looking for some advice.
My mother-in-law has vascular dementia and lives with us quite comfortably although it is difficult and getting even more so, in particular when it comes to washing her or anything with physical contact. Mt partner is her full-time carer.
We have been prescribed sedatives which we have never used and do not wish to, but she just gets very defensive so showering her or a wash of any kind is impossible which poses hygiene issues for both her and us. Has anyone else encountered this and have any ideas what we could try and do? Even when we have put her in for respite care, the qualified staff have never been able to shower her and when we try to her character changes completely.
Any suggestions welcomed
Thanks
My mother-in-law has vascular dementia and lives with us quite comfortably although it is difficult and getting even more so, in particular when it comes to washing her or anything with physical contact. Mt partner is her full-time carer.
We have been prescribed sedatives which we have never used and do not wish to, but she just gets very defensive so showering her or a wash of any kind is impossible which poses hygiene issues for both her and us. Has anyone else encountered this and have any ideas what we could try and do? Even when we have put her in for respite care, the qualified staff have never been able to shower her and when we try to her character changes completely.
Any suggestions welcomed
Thanks