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We hired a neighbor who happened to be an experienced caregiver to shower her 2x a week for several years. My Aunt never "loved" her shower time.
Make sure the hygiene helper comes in the morning since in the afternoons your Mom may be sundowning or just tired and cranky.
Otherwise, like others have suggested, you may need to settle for a lower cleanliness bar.
Your Mom's ability to cooperate with basic things will only continue to diminish. Long-distance caregiving only works if you have a very trustworthy and reliable team at her end. There's lots of management. I would consider a facility near you.
I had the same problem with my mother , as well as not changing her depends , clothes , not letting hired aides in the home etc. The doctor told me she had to be placed in a facility. The doctor said at some point most parents with dementia need to be placed because they will not listen to their ( adult) children . They believe they are in charge because they are your parent. It becomes unmanageable at home .
Here's my usual ideas.
Soft Touch:
- Can Mum sit to be washed?
- Has taken her usual meds (including any for pain).
- Bathroom nice & warm.
- Lots of good visuals, lovely looking bottle of shampoo, nice fluffy towels.
- Calm voice
- Give as much choice to Mom as possible eg Do you want this scented soap or this plainer one?
Bribe: AFTER your shower I'll fix you a lovely warm drink/apple sauce/icecream etc.
Still no?
Trickery: Top & Tail.
Lets brush your teeth & wash your face. Oops I spilled water on your shirt. Let's change it. While here, let's wash your top half & underarms. Let's stand up briefly. We can do a quick wash below.
Still no?
Meds to take the Edge off that Stubborness: Inform Doctor. See if appropriate for anxiety meds.
Outnumber: Hire a 2nd Aide.
Just until this is routine. When outnumbered many people give in.
I think ALL of thise tactics had to be used to get my Mother back in the habit of showers! But it was done & hygiene has been restored.
Good luck!