My Mum lives on her own in a retirement flat near me. We moved her there over 6 months ago, to make sure there was someone nearby (me) to keep an eye on her.
She thinks she's fine. However, she clearly isn't - and one of the problems is that she won't wash her hair. She hasn't wasshed it since moving into the flat.
I get regular hair appointments for her, so it does get washed/cut/blown-dry every 4-5 weeks, but in between, she doesn't wash it, and when reminded that she needs to, she says "I'll do it tomorrow" (her stock reponse for most tasks these days).
I have a carer from an agency go in once a week to make sure Mum takes a shower - otherwise she wouldn't bother with this, either! ... but Mum does not like washing her hair in the shower, preferring the sink-and-jug method.
However, I cannot persuade her to wash her hair!!!! Any advice?
Thanks
E
She thinks she's fine. However, she clearly isn't - and one of the problems is that she won't wash her hair. She hasn't wasshed it since moving into the flat.
I get regular hair appointments for her, so it does get washed/cut/blown-dry every 4-5 weeks, but in between, she doesn't wash it, and when reminded that she needs to, she says "I'll do it tomorrow" (her stock reponse for most tasks these days).
I have a carer from an agency go in once a week to make sure Mum takes a shower - otherwise she wouldn't bother with this, either! ... but Mum does not like washing her hair in the shower, preferring the sink-and-jug method.
However, I cannot persuade her to wash her hair!!!! Any advice?
Thanks
E