abbas child
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- Joined
- Feb 29, 2008
- Messages
- 2,168
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 07/2007
- Country
- US
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Eastern Shore
Until recently I've been hoisted onto the shower chair by Phil, who then removes the sling. He has no trouble putting it back after towel drying me.
The hospice aides aren't used to using lifts here within the only hospice--most patients are ambulatory with cancer, and get bedbaths when they no longer walk. So, Phil taught my aide how to get me into the sling and hoisted, and how to replace the sling after the shower, etc. She didn't have me centered today and without trunk strength, each attempt to help caused me to slide forward, until I called Phil to come. He finished the job.
So, anyone with experience, do you stay in those mesh slings for your shower? If that's the answer, we need to get one.
Women who are caregivers, can you replace the sling after your PALS is showered?
Thanks!
Ann
The hospice aides aren't used to using lifts here within the only hospice--most patients are ambulatory with cancer, and get bedbaths when they no longer walk. So, Phil taught my aide how to get me into the sling and hoisted, and how to replace the sling after the shower, etc. She didn't have me centered today and without trunk strength, each attempt to help caused me to slide forward, until I called Phil to come. He finished the job.
So, anyone with experience, do you stay in those mesh slings for your shower? If that's the answer, we need to get one.
Women who are caregivers, can you replace the sling after your PALS is showered?
Thanks!
Ann