During the last week, I and other caregivers have been helping clients who are alone at home and need care with bowel movement, grooming, massage, leg exercises and food.
One senior had only 20% of his kidneys working and I did the following to ensure good bowel movement:
- Mix warm drink of prune juice, aloe and cranberry juice (with drops of mineral oil)
- Massage back in downward motion before going to the toilet
- Inserted glycerin suppositories while using finger tips to massage the anus and to stretch
- Cooked bone broth and egg omelet with lots of onions and garlic (spices of turmeric and cumin)
- Hot compresses on his back and told him to not control his urine/poop
- Got his appetite back with home made mouth wash of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda
- Cleaned ears with hydrogen peroxide
- And other caregiving tips from Motherhealth 408-854-1883
A 62 yr old with paralyzed arms and lower back needs help with grooming , exercise and bowel movement, so I teach other caregivers to:
- Mix warm drink of prune juice, magnesium, liquid fiber and cranberry juice (with drops of castor oil)
- Massage legs and arms in downward motion with range of motion exercise on the bed.
- Inserted glycerin suppositories while using finger tips to massage the anus and to stretch
- I cut his hair and made a mixture of wash (hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and peppermit essential oil)
- And other caregiving tips from Motherhealth 408-854-1883
