About 9 months ago my sister was in an accident.....long story short, she is wheelchair bound. She is very independant, she has a very hard time asking for help. She can no longer get into her bathtub or on to the shower seat by herself, she has a nurse to help her twice a week, but she is kind of obsesive.......last week she told me she uses Clorox Wipes on herself between showers! Now I know this can't be good, but I'm not sure what would be better. Please help me, help her!
2007-09-19 12:35:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
instead of clorox wipes, which are NOT good for you, get her some baby wipes..they are gentle and don't have bleach (or alcohol) in them.
There is also no-rinse shampoos and soaps that you can buy wherever convalescent aids are sold. This may help her feel a bit more independent as well.
2007-09-19 12:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by simmychick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should feel fine with bathing/showering twice a week. As long as she uses a good deoderant/anti-perspirant, she probably doesn't get real dirty.
Instead of the Clorox Wipes, she should use a washcloth with soap. If that's too hard, how about baby wipes. That would be a lot better. I'm sorry for her accident. :)
2007-09-19 12:51:19 · answer #2 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband does the same thing as yours. Now, when I clean, if I'm in a good cleaning mode, I'll dust, mop, scrub, and disinfect. But mostly I write notes and ask the boys to do stuff.
2016-05-18 22:43:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clorox wipes are probably not as bad as they sound; they don't contain bleach.
2007-09-19 13:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by Alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a damp towel with water and soap to help her and maybe go to the salon to wash her hair or something
2007-09-19 12:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sponge bath....
2007-09-19 12:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by Sincerely Yours 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋