Teaching Now Living: Part 6- The Challenge of Bathing
Ellie had a fall 3 years ago in the bathroom at her families’ lake house, resulting in her fracturing the shoulder of her dominate hand. She has not felt comfortable bathing independently since the fall, due to her fear of falling. Her daughter had worked with a wonderful personal care aide years ago named Lauren. Sarah was lucky enough to get Lauren to help with her Mother’s bathing 2-3 times per week. The bathroom is now set up with a walk in shower, shower chair, hand-held