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How to Change Elderly Diapers
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By Jennifer S. Wright
Promptly changing wet or soiled diapers decreases the chance of a person developing a skin rash or skin breakdown. A diaper change is also a chance for a caregiver to inspect the person's skin for any problem areas. Depending on the level of the person's mobility, it may require two people to change the person's diaper. Changing an adult's diaper is difficult, but certain steps can ensure the diaper change goes smoothly for both the person and the changer.
Difficulty: Moderately EasyInstructionsThings You'll Need:
Gloves
Blue pad or towel
Moistened wipes
Perineal spray
Wet washcloth
Powder
Moisture barrier cream
Adult diaper
Step 1Provide privacy and instruct the person to lie on his back. Gather supplies and don a pair of gloves.
Step 2Place a blue pad or towel under the person's buttocks. If the person is unable to lift his buttocks so you can slide the blue pad under him, push the pad under the person's buttocks as far as you can without making the person uncomfortable. This is an optional step to decrease the chance of a mess.
Step 3Peel back the adhesive fasteners on the soiled diaper. Fold the fasteners down so the sticky side adheres to itself. Fold the top portion of the diaper into itself so the soiled portion is covered by the outside of the diaper.
Step 4Assist the person to roll to one side. Fold the exposed part of the diaper into itself so the soiled inside of the diaper is covered by the cleaner outside of the diaper.
Step 5Clean the exposed portion of the person's buttocks and genitals with moistened wipes or a perineal spray and wet washcloth. The person can bend the knee of his top leg and move the leg up slightly so you have better access to clean his genitals and buttocks. If the person is a female, remember to clean her vaginal area beginning at the front and moving toward the buttocks.
Step 6Apply optional powder or moisture barrier cream to the person's genitals or buttocks.
Step 7Tuck half of the new adult diaper under the soiled diaper. Make sure you leave enough of the clean diaper to cover the visible portion of the person's buttocks.
Step 8Pull the folded soiled diaper out from under him and dispose of the diaper in the trash. Unroll the tucked portion of the new diaper.
Step 9Assist the person to lie on his back. Clean any areas of the genitals that may have been missed earlier. Make sure the diaper is even on both sides of the person's body.
Step 10Pull the front portion of the diaper between the person's legs. Fasten the adhesive fasteners on each side to the front portion of the diaper.
Step 11Remove the blue pad or towel. Remove and dispose of the gloves. Wash your hands with soap and water.
Your children do come first and when you have activities with them, they are the priority. Don't think otherwise. Caregiving is a hard, long journey and noone does not ger overwhelmed. That is why we are all here. We're so drained, yet we lean on one another for support, guidance, advice, and even laughter.
Seeing as though you leave your mom at home sometimes, is there someone that you can call in to be there with her for some relief when you are gone? Has she applied for Medical? or have you checked with the Dept of Aging in your area for assistance.
About that deadbeat doctor, how far is he from you cause you may have to pay him a visit and demand your questions be answered. Or you can always call the Administration and let them know that he doesn't return your calls. I never had that problem with my moms doctor. She had his personal phone number, never would tell me where she got it, and even when he asked, she never gave it up. He's been her doctor for about 15 years. When my mom had her stroke (she's 90) he told us to start making plans for 24 hour care and to think about putting her in a home.
Does your mom have friends that could come and sit with her?
Hang in there, you will find this site to be a wonderful place where you can vent, scream, voice your concerns, learn and laugh. It has been a tremendous help for me and frankly I don't know what I would have done had I not found it.
Please don't feel alone as we are all in the same boat.
Pam