You're so welcome and just as a fun inside fact - he's my ex husband and the other gals boyfriend now! HaHa it really works (and he's a doctor so gets the importance of helping spread the good word) Don't forget to visit our website; OdonataCare.com for lots more info. Thanks again
Bless you!!! Can anyone of us wish for more than having a loving family member provide loving care? Step into your new chapter and take care of yourself!!! Thanks for sharing.
@@helenwhite2957 I'd do it again for another 10 years but now he's in God's hands.. I got so good at changing diapers tho. Love and Light to you! God bless you.
How wonderful to have lived such a long and rich life and to have a daughter willing to provide this level of care! I hope you have gone to our website: TheCarePlan.net to purchase our $5 booklet which reviews every major symptom your mom may come across. Brenda has had a 108 yr old woman on our hospice service for over 6 months and she is still really doing well. When you're sure mom doesn't want to go to the hospital again, do consider hospice care - people live longer and more comfortably. Best to you, Nancy Care is Treatment!
Pro tip: In the case of big soilage, shaving cream really helps to break up any bowl movements, ESPECIALLY if they've got that sticky clay consistency poop. Peri-spray or the foaming no rinse cleanser is also a serious gift from above. I've been a CNA since 2014 and I've got my own techniques too. I talk to my residents during the clean up, (kids, family, music etc) it keep their minds occupied and sometimes I'll even tell them silly laffy taffy style jokes. It really diffuses any awkwardness if they're still alert and oriented (at least it does for me), or if they can get agitated or combative due to dementia or alzheimers, it helps steer their behavior somewhere positive and they're more compliant with the change. With practice and challenging myself I've gotten a basic check and change for urine down to about 3 minutes while still being able to be gentle on fragile skin and getting them clean, 5-10 if it's a really nasty clean up and needs a bed change(less if I have help with the sheets). And sadly, even on 2 hour checks, bed changes can and will happen if they've got diarrhea or any other kinds of issues. If you do see any skin issues, tell the nurse asap. If it's an open wound that you've never seen before, it's best to do it immediately to make sure the nurse can see it while it's exposed and make sure it's not already a known issue. If the bowel looks black and tar like and sticky or if there's visible blood in it the nurse needs to know immediately as well. Finish the clean up but perhaps have the nurse see the stool, you don't know if they've got a GI bleed or if they're just on Iron pills(which can make stool look black) and it's best to MAKE SURE and double check about this. I learned this lesson the hard way by seeing the aftermath from another aid that didn't bring it to the nurses attention asap. I wound up having to clean up puddles of vomited blood and who knows what because it wasn't reported for hours and had exacerbated quickly. Above all however, remember that residents DO have the right to refuse a check and change. BUT you need to make sure that you document it and re-approach them at LEAST 3 times, documenting every time AND let the nurse know because if it becomes a pattern than something may need to be put into the care plan to help avoid any complications or liability because of it. Documentation saves you a lot of headache, heart ache, paperwork and even your license in the long run. It's ALWAYS a smart and wise decision to do a *little* extra work immediately, to avoid having to do a LOT of work later. Sorry for the long comment, I just wanted to drop in some of my experience and a tip or two to the new Aides coming into the field.
Wow, you’ve had experience as I have. I have been an RN for 46 years and when I started, there were no aids I’d have done it all as you have. There’s so much to teach people and it’s such a privilege to take care of people. I wish I could transfer my knowledge and expertise so that the person in the bed would always get the best and most comfortable care. Thank you very much for sharing and for all that you have given. you might consider going to our website www.thecareplan.net for our 32 page booklet that covers our combined 70 years of nursing experience for management of all the symptoms that arise when a patient is declining. Care is treatment! Best wishes and thanks.
We have a cream cleanser that is a miracle. If they can stand and its a real mess I take them into the bathroom and run the wipes under warm water and use the cream cleanser and its A++
Thank you! I read every word. My grandson 25 yes old, has spina bifida. Always in a wheelchair. His father (my son is his main caregiver. I can't have him spend a few days with me because I can't do the transfer , my knees are not in good shape. Also he doesn't seem to be interested in the transfer board. He has Medicaid although I don't think he or his father try to get the support thsy
This is unbelievably helpful. I'm 73 and trying to take care of my 81 year old husband with Parkinsons who is now bed bound. Can't thank you enough. And the guy who's playing patient!
Excellent - that's our goal. We've been hospice nurses for > 45 years. Please, please go to our website: www.thecareplan.net and buy our $5 booklet - it is 32 pages of instruction on how to handle ALL of the major symptoms that come up with a client needing bed care. Your husband is so lucky to have your loving care. Best wishes and thanks for your feedback.
Remember to raise the bed to a comfortable level for the caregiver, to prevent strain on the back, also put up the side rail on the opposite side of the bed to keep the client safe. Good demonstration.
Couldn't have said it better! I was concerned about strain on the back. The safety rail is an absolute "must." When done lower the bed to the safe position.
I'm glad you said it was complex process because I've been caring for my Mom for 4 days now and it STILL takes me 1 hr to do a full change,distribute meds, and get her comfortable..Sometimes 2 hrs if I need to do the meal...I can't believe HOW MUCH WORK this is...It's like starting a new job with NO training thats 14 hrs a day, and you can't go home from..
You bet it’s the hardest care there is but how wonderful for your mom that you were doing it with love. Keep up the good work. Please buy our booklet it’s only seven dollars at www.thecareplan.net there is so much more information in there regarding some of the major symptoms you’ll run across. Best wishes
@@gailboreham2431 I'm just learning to get some time for myself again...sometimes just an hr or two...Like right now, I just get up 2 hrs early so I can drink my coffee.
OMG! You said it all. You are not alone there are many more like you struggling to keep their loved ones clean and comfortable. My mum just broke her femur and it is heartbreaking as well as a physical trial for her and our family.
Im a nurse. Im watching this because I want to be able to help my CNA's as much as I can in this ultra short staffed world right now. It was really helpful so thank you so much.
Yes, you're so right! Thanks for viewing and please go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for much more information and for our booklet: The Care Plan Thanks for your work in the care giving arena.
We need more like you , going to school during Covid I didn’t get clinical practice and this skill wasn’t taught so it’s brand new to me . Watching this video to improve the care I can provide .
I am a PSW at sometimes you get a coworker with a nasty attitude towards work and It's up to you alone. Which it should not be. If the care plan say two person it should be two person.
If you fail to RAISE the bed to your waist level, then you are begging for back injury.! RAIL UP FOR SAFTY and IF the patient can assist in turning. This would make it easier, but not always the case. 40 years CNA background in skilled nursing facility and I loved what I did.You have to have a BIG HEART in this field... not everyone is cut out for this. Will direct this info. to my neighbor''s daughter for her mothers care. WELL DONE LADIES !
Of course!!! Thanks for the reminder, we always do - forgot to mention it. Blessings and ck out our website: OdonataCare.com Thanks for all your life long contributions!
Thank you for providing GREAT CARE ( Service) for your clients. ▪︎Where can I purchase the heavy duty hospital pads ( chuck)? I have been checking the internet, however, I wasn't able to locate the good quality hospital disposable pads. Thanks.▪︎
@@harmonyandpeacetranquility7851 Our hospice uses Prevail brand, which are good sized & seem pretty durable so far. Hope it helps. Good luck to us all.
Tomorrow night is my first duty as a caregiver in a private, and I'm really nervous. I'm looking for a video that going to teach me the easiest way to change the diaper of the person that is heavier than me, and thanks God I found this video. Thank youuu and I hope that everyone is safe!!
Yes, so glad that you are a responsible new caregiver! Care is treatment and we need all of you. Please consider supporting us by going to our website www.thecareplan.net and buying our 5$ booklet which will review all of the symptom management you will run into as a private duty caregiver. Thanks and best wishes.
I am a new Caregiver. The facility where I work is understaffed so I had to learn quickly and as I go. I learned that everyone has their own technique that works for the patient and the caregiver. Changing a resident's brief is what I have the most difficulty with so your video will help me immensely! It is my second week on the job so I will use this technique today. Thank you so much!
You’re so welcome. Please go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for more info and remember that there should be a standard of care provided- not just a persons preference. Good luck in your caregiving and thanks.
Thank you so much the same thing is happening at my facility too. And I’m new to everything so it’s hard to change one by myself especially when theyre geriatric patients.
I was a CNA in a County nursing home in Texas. I worked the 7pm to 7am shift, 4 days on 3 off if I didn't get called to cover a day worker shift. On the 12 hr shift if your relief doesn't show it turned into a 16 hour day. This nursing home had 52 residents and it was just me and one other CNA and our charge nurse. It was the physically most challenging job I ever had. I was already 46 when I took the job. I was employed there 2 and a half yrs. I loved the residents and cared for them with the best of my ability, they deserve it. It took all 3 days off to recover and rest before starting the next 4 day work week. I have plantar facsites and 3 hernias along with degenerative bone spurring up and down my spine and getting ready for an ablasion procedure on my S1 L4 and L5 to relieve excruciating pain in my lower back. Being so understaffed is abuse on the caregivers, and most importantly on the poor residents. This was back in 2005 thru most of 2007. I don't recall getting raises and the pay was barely over $8 an hour. It was a small town, nevertheless there needs to be major changes and demands to staff the facility appropriately.
Hey..thanks for the video. Please allow make some corrections. 1. Have the bed rails on the opposite side up. 2. Raise the bed to your pelvis level to avoid bending. Take care of your back. 3. If you have to step away from the patient always have the rails on both sides up. 4.No jewellery. 5. You shall NOT clean/wipe the patient towards the private area....otherwise you transfer bacteria from the bum to the private area. 6. Change gloves after wiping otherwise there's transfer of bacteria from the wiping onto the diaper and onto the patient.
Don't they offer this in CNA SCHOOL NOW? If not it probThank you for bringing this to our attention....someone needs to contact the CNA SCHOOLS AND FIND OUT WHY THEY ARE NOT DOING THIS......of course this would make everyone more comfortable , the Hospice worker and the Patient.....just because we raised kids and did this , it is entirely a different situation .....someone needs to complain big time.....
This was a great demonstrations I wish I had seen when I first changed a bed bound patient. It is so difficult changing someone heavier than you who is completely stiff. Especially removing the brief I struggle so much
You're right! Caregiving is challenging and hard work but soooo important! Best wishes in your caregiving. Don't forget to go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for so much more info.
i dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know of a tool to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot the password. I appreciate any tips you can give me.
@Curtis Harlem i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
You are so right! Whether it’s on the job or with a loved one one gets better with practice that’s for sure. Thank you for the quick care you gave your mom and for sharing. Visit our website www.caravan.net for more information and support best wishes
You're Welcome. We are going to do another with an uncooperative patient as that happens all too often also! Please visit our website: OdonataCare.com for more. And thanks for all you are doing.
So true! I have seen other videos where the "patient" was moving a little, and I thought 'well my person can't do that, so I'm still a bit lost.' You want to be mindful of the patient's safety and also your own because it is tiring work and can be hard on your back and other areas.
I really like this. My father has dementia and is bedbound. When I try to move him he screams out in pain, probably from stiffness. It's so hard to be a caregiver.
Yes it is! Please Please visit our website: TheCarePlan.com for lots more information - he may need medication - it hurts to be bedbound. Please read our booklet: The Care Plan which will give lots more info about pain management. Best wishes
Note he also may be in pain due to a bed sore. My family had to learn the hard way (for my father) about bed sores. That's what "skin breakdown" indicates. I wouldn't want you or your father to go through the same. I could show you a horror photo. My dad also has dementia
@@fionagallagher9974 Hello Fiona. My father has sinse passed away. He indeed had bed sores from head to foot two days before his passing. Hospice and a visiting nurse said I did everything right. It's just something that happens when they can't move. I'm so sorry about your dad. I know how horrible that is. Good luck.
You have to get some help with medication if he can't receive care without being in extreme pain. Call the MD and get something - or start with over the counter - acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Premedicate 30 min prior to starting a big caregiving - like bathing etc. Our motto: Care is Treatment! Please go to our website and pick up our booklet at TheCarePlan.net. It holds - literally over 75 years of combined nursing experience (geez, now I feel old haha) - not just about care but how to manage many of the usual symptoms that inhibit comfort. Thanks and Regards.
I like the thorough how and why of the cleaning, as well as the rolling and moving, most importantly with only *two* hands. At around 5 minutes was the first time I heard the patient addressed directly at all. All caregivers - family and professional - please talk to your patient for every step! I notice with my father as well, everyone just does everything without telling him *anything*. He is moved around like a doll and there seems to be this assumption that his physical immobility indicates total lack of awareness - even though the hospice literature itself states that we usually keep hearing until the end!
Thank you for your reply and of course you are so right. This was a demonstrational video and so we only said that one time. We appreciate that you’re bringing this up so other people can hear your comment. Don’t forget to visit our website the care plan.net for much more information. Thank you for all the caregiving you are doing.
I changed my daddy’s diaper the last 3 years of his life. He was at my home and bedbound. He loved his diaper changes because when I changed his diaper I’d also scrub his back and he thought that felt heavenly. I think they must make better diapers now because we only needed to change morning and night. We both had the procedure down pat so it went more quickly than this teaching video. Only thing I would change is, I tucked the diaper under him to the side I turned him. After I cleaned him it pulled right out. I then tucked the new diaper under him and rolled him onto it. No messing with both dirty and clean sets at once. No big bump.
You are so right and if we forgot to mention that it is a very important tip. How wonderful for your father to have such loving care for as long as you were able to be with him. Hope your visit my website www.thecareplan.net for more information and to share the importance of care. Care is treatment! Thank you
My problem is preparing the diaper for use. I don’t know how to open the side flaps to wrap it around the patient. Where are the velcro straps on either side of this gigantic diaper?? Help please!!🙃🙃
We are so glad it was helpful and we are honored to do this work. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms that may need managing when someone is in bed. Care is treatment! Best wishes and thank you.
So glad to help on this very important work. Good for you and best wishes in your caregiving. Don't forget to go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for so much more info.
Thank you thank you for your care as a hospice volunteer what a beautiful gift. Please visit our website the care plan.net and share it with others because our passion is in getting people to care they need. In fact our motto is: Care is treatment. Thanks for your continued hospice work.
Yes, yes we really were thankful and he is a retired family practitioner. Believe me doctors know what it takes to take care of people. Thanks for your comments please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our inexpensive booklet that will help you know about all of your dad’s symptoms that may arise as he is needing your loving care. Thanks for your comment and best wishes.
Thank you both! I am an unlicensed in home caregiver. And this has taken a lot of my anxiety away about helping someone out in five minutes. Only fly in the ointment is he has really super bad back spasms and pain and he cries out when I touch the blanket let alone manipulating his legs. Breaks my heart.
Thanks for your comment. There are lots more videos to help you especially pulling patient up by yourself in bed. And don’t forget to visit our website: thecareplan.net. Good luck in your caregiving.
This was exactly what I needed. I am my mother's primary caregiver and she does have the use of her left side. I watched a video a few videos 5 years ago when mom first came home and a few instructions from the nurses that came out a few times and just adapted my own way which is 90% just like this. Many people have asked what I go through daily and this will be great to add to my information. Thank you for sharing!
God bless you, you need a medal, raising kids did not prepare us for treating our parents like this....and I was surprised to hear that even CNA IS NOT TRAINING THEIR STUDENTS TO DO THIS EITHER.....which is a shame.....
A big thanks to all those who do this for a living. It takes a special person to take on such a responsibility. My brother who recently passed had to have this done several times a day while in the hospital.
Thank you, and isn’t it wonderful that we all find a niche if we’re lucky that works for us? That’s certainly how I feel. Hospice and caregiving work has been a blessing and an honor for me. Spread the word for people who need this information and don’t forget we have a website www.thecareplan.net with lots more information. So happy your brother had you as an advocate.
Ha Ha, of course as a model! yes, not so easy with an agitated patient or one who can't help at all. Get help for the hard ones! Check our our website at odonatacare.com for more info and thanks.
I truly have the upmost respect for caregivers. This is definitely heart work. Thank you all for the work you do. You all are very much appreciated. 🙏💝♥️
Thank you. Isn’t it great how we all get to find our niche? Please visit our website: Www.TheCarePlan.net for lots more info and support - and our booklet that includes a crash course in caregiving - and thanks for all you are doing to care for your friend, family… patient.
Great demo. I use to work in a care home with 8 residents all to myself. You really need these demos to get done in a timely manner as well the quality of care
Well good for you and thanks for all that care. It’s true that once you know the techniques it goes faster but it’s still good all the hard work and I’m sure your clients really appreciated you. Best wishes on what you’re doing now and all the caregiving you gave in the past.
I have been an aide for 15 years an i must say you did an amazing job demostrating this. You did how ever forget one very very important part... Always pull the foreskin back an clean it very well. I cant tell you how many new aides fresh out of school just completely forget to do it. All i can say if thank goodness where i work the do orientation for 2 weeks with us old timers. That way we can be right there if they forget something or they are unsure about something we can answer their questions an help to get them situated in this line of work. I will be the first one to tell you it takes someone with a huge heart alot of patience and alot of love to do this kind of work. Every one of my residents is like a grandparent to me. To all the new aides coming into this line of work i wish nothing but the best for you an i hope that you love doing this line of work as much as i do. I absolutely love when i can make them laugh or smile or feel special with something as simple as taking 10 minutes to sit down with them and talk to to them get to know them. I had one resident teach me how to crochet. It is truly a joy to work with my residents. May the good lord bless you.
What a beautiful entry and thank you for taking the time to write. Brenda and I are passionate about taking care of people as it sounds like you are as well. You’re right about the foreskin, but we couldn’t cover everything and maybe we should do a one minute video talking about that as well. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net. And buy our five dollar booklet which reviews all of the major symptoms that a patient may experience well in a decline in bedbound. Blessings to you and your caregiving. Care is treatment.
You are right! He was an excellent sport and a good friend. Don’t forget to go to our website: Www.The care plan.net for more information thanks for watching and good luck in your caregiving.
Thank you Gregory, we’ve been doing it for over 50 years combined so I guess we know what we’re doing finally. Don’t forget to visit our website:thecareplan.net
I certainly will. Now if you could just make a video of how not to throw up in your mask while doing this that would be helpful. I need that secret and video stat! Fortunately I have good bedside manner and professionalism but need the secret to overcome an involuntary physiological reaction.
Thank you so much for posting this!! My dad is 96 and and recently bed bound and your video just showed me how to easily and effectively change him. ❤️
How wonderful for your dad that you can be his loving caregiver and that you are doing the worked to become skilled in your caregiving. Please support us by going to our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will address all of the symptoms that may come up for your dad as he is following this bedbound status. Best wishes and thank you.
Thank you for this....I've been taking care of my mom for 6 months. I'm 58. This is the first time she's not been able to help me......and Im dealing with exhaustion from all night sundown yelling. I have a wonderful son who helps me, lives with me, but I try so hard not to embarrass him seeing his grandmother undressed. He jumps right in there though and helps so much. It is a killer on the back so I'm glad I watched this.
Blessings to you and your son - how wonderful your mom has such loving caregivers - please watch many more to improve your efficiency and save your own body as you provide safe comfort care for your mom. Please support us by going to our website for our $5 booklet that reviews all of the symptoms you may come across as you continue your mom's care. Best wishes. Care is Treatment!
I am taking care of my mom at home and this video has been a great help! Thank you so much for putting this together for those caring for loved ones. I am a prior CNA and it is a great refresher.
You are so welcome and by the way, you really need to go to our website www.thecareplan.net and by R5 dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms and how to manage them when they come up. Best wishes and your mom is really lucky to have you taken care of her. Care is treatment!
@@Nemie2110 Thank you for asking. She has had dementia for over 12 years and this video has helped me so much in changing her. I use wipes and good sanitation practices and it helps so much. I was trained in school so that is my blessing for sure. Thank you. Keep us in your prayers. Every day is a blessing and a struggle. Ty.
Thank you for instructing about all of the wiping, checking for tightness, etc. This gives permission for us prudish types to do what needs to be done for the well-being of the patient or loved one. 👍
Yes, it’s time to give up squeamishness one care is needed. Care is the treatment that starts recovery and comfort. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our 5$ dollar booklet which reviews how to manage all of the major symptoms that may arise when a patient is bedbound. Thanks.
We are so glad it was helpful. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms that may need managing when someone is in bed. Care is treatment! Best wishes and thank you.
as a care aid i’ve learned this important skill than when my grandma was dieting i could care for her the main thing dignity and respect making the person comfortable such a great video you explained everything so well
Thank you for the compliment. Of course that comes with many many many years of practice. Your mom is lucky to have someone who cares enough to really learn how to make her comfortable. Best wishes please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our booklet that will help you manage all the symptoms that may arise. Best to you.
I agree! They are the most important player in the team. Care is treatment! Please support us to make more videos for the caregivers out there by visiting our website www.thecareplan.net and purchasing are five dollar booklet that reviews all of the symptoms that will need to be managed with a bedbound patient. Best wishes and thanks.
Thanks for the help ladies (and gentleman)! I am a term 2 nursing student. Thank you for explaining the part about tucking in the clean sheet and brief under the dirty ones! I'm going to clinical tomorrow and my assigned resident is bed bound so I feel more confident now giving him his am care.
Yay another nurse on the way! Good for you and know that it takes practice and it’s also different on every patient depending on their ability to move and cooperate. If your patient has a lot of pain, make sure that they’ve had medication before you start doing a lot of care… Called pre-medicating. please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our five dollar booklet. It’s all about symptom management and it’s a crash course in a Hospice Nursing. If you read it you will go to the top of your nursing class. And by the way, the man in the bed is a retired physician, wanting to continue to give. Best wishes in your career.
Absolutely awesome demonstration thank you kindly for showing those who have never done this before the procedures for their families that they love that have to care for at home. My mother is 96 and she can still get around but she needs to wear one of these adult diapers in order for her to not make a mess for herself. I will definitely be watching your other videos and I wanna say thank you for helping to educate others on this very Challenging topic
Thank you so very much for your kind comment. We’ve had so much experience and we’re happy to share it. Please don’t hesitate to go to our website www.thecareplan.net for a lot more support and information. You might consider picking up our booklet the care plan. Best wishes in your care of your mom she’s lucky to have someone like you.
Thanks so much - we love what we do...now Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms that may need managing when someone is in bed. Best wishes and thank you. Care is Treatment!
Thank you so much. We have room for lots of improvement in what we have observed and will now have responsibility for tonight. So grateful to all three of you.
Alison, thank you so very much for those compliments. Your mama is so lucky to have your loving care. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net for so much more information. How wonderful you have a mom to take care of. Best to you.
Whoops Allison and Barbara, sorry I replied to the wrong comment. Thank you both for visiting out videos - please head to our website: Www.The CarePlan.net for lots more info and support.
I’ve worked many years in care and believe me this is making it look so easy. In reality with obese stroke patients we used at least three carers . The bed would be at waist height so carers are not bending their backs. And most importantly a carer should be on the other side of that bed in case the patient rolls out of bed. Think moving and handling regs are somewhat different to ours in the UK. Also we never move patients in the bed without slide sheets .
You're so right Vanessa - we also use slide sheets and of course always get help if possible with the obese, lethargic or rigid patients. Thanks, for all you are doing in the care arena - keep watching, we're adding more and ck out the website: OdonataCare.com
I really needed this today. Thank you for making this video and sharing it with us. This new level of care we're facing IS DAUNTING but having the steps broken down is extremely helpful. I appreciate it
So glad it helped and you are so right. This is a complex procedure and once you’ve done it several times she will get more practiced. You will find things that work well for you and your patient. Each one is different, of course, based on their ability to help sometimes their resistance to your care, etc. please consider supporting us by going to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our five dollar booklet which will make you an expert in treating the symptoms that come up with most bedbound patients. Best wishes in your caregiving!
@Ducky oh honey, don't give up. You're stronger than you think you are ! I wasn't sure I could do this either, but somehow, I did. Thank you so much for checking up on me. I can't explain why that's hitting me so hard. A person I've never met, out there in the world, asking how I am.... that's incredibly kind of you. my mother in law, the woman I was caring for, passed away on Tuesday. I think the only positive things I can say are that we honored her wish to die at home and that she's no longer suffering. I'm grateful for that. I don't know your situation or How long it's expected to last, but I promise you - you can do this ! I did feel overwhelmed at times, but I read a quote that helped me. It was something to the effect of "don't quit when you're tired. Stop when you're done". You will be tired. You will get frustrated. It will be emotional. But it is temporary. At some point, this will be over. Remember what you're doing this for. It's going to be ok. It may not always feel that way, but it's true. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. The one thing I kinda regret is not talking some of this out. I'm the type that just says I'm fine because I don't want to bring others down. The truth is that I wasn't fine. It was very hard going thru this but I felt like a jerk if I complained because I wasn't the one who was dying. But everyone has a breaking point ! You're a human being who is not perfect and has limits. It's ok. It's human nature. And if anybody is expecting you to be superwoman then you can tell them that I said to piss off ! Give yourself a break. Even if it's just a teeny, tiny thing that brings you joy - do it. Let go of worrying about things that don't HAVE to be done so that you can care for yourself as well. Eat. Sleep when you can. Take a shower. Put on clean clothes. If the laundry or dishes pile up - oh fucking well. You'll get to them when you get to them. If you have a spouse/ partner, see what they can do without from you for a while. See what they can do since you have so much more on your plate right now. If you have kids, let them get away with murder right now. Lol, not really but if they spend more time in front of the TV or you let them eat something you hated up on the microwave, who cares ? Most important of all, don't let anybody judge you. You're the one doing this. You do what seems right to you. Just because someone else has an idea of how things should go, doesn't mean shit. Your way may be different, that doesn't make it wrong. For most of this, there's no wrong way to do it. You're just getting it done and if they don't like it, too bad. I hope this helps you. I wish you strength, wisdom, patience and hope. Good luck
@@aliciaspears7847 No kids, husband in nursing home (stroke 2017), and a 90% useless caregiver (for mom, not me). I need one too... I've been disabled for 17yrs. Mentally and physically. Now I have a brand new diagnosis of arthritis in my back & am supposed to turn her whole weight over? Not happening. I pulled her 3x on that ambulance pulley plastic thingy & threw out my back. That was in December, when she was sundowning like all-out.. trying to escape.. we had to install alarms on doors in case she does it when we're asleep (caregiver & I). No siblings, no one else will accept the job of caregiver.. why would they change her shitty diaper for $16.85/hr when they can get $25/hr minimum for basic house cleaning (just vacuum, dust & wash a few dishes). And I'm doing all this for a mother who kept me in war at 14 and thereby caused multiple r@pes, one with AK-47 on my temple at 16yo. She did it to protect STUFF (she's a hoarder, another terrible mental illness). Today a Hospice CNA changed her diaper, and 15 minutes later she's taking all the stuffing out of it. I did 4 loads of laundry today and have at least that many tomorrow....it seems it's gonna be every day. My back end Endo pain cannot handle it. I had 2 unsuccessful surgeries and now due to "opioid crisis" they're tapering me off all meds so I can't do anything (help mom, get 3rd surgery.. nothing). California.. Kaiser Permanente (worst insurance/hospital conglomerate in the US! But what healthcare is good here, lol). I should have said this at the beginning but I'm too upset and frazzled (and frankly s*c*d*l) but THANK YOU SO MUCH for your reply, understanding, friendly way you speak (unlike most of TH-cam comments).. and I really wish you were my sister or a friend. You are AMAZING!!!! No matter what happens, I'll always remember this comment and I'll come back to it.. (I have a feeling that's gonna be often these days). I literally can't move yet I'm supposed to do this? No matter how i try, it seems nursing home is in her near future. Dementia is cruel, she doesn't even understand why a diaper is on her, even though she's just left the hospital where she wore exact same ones. We give her everything, she wants to hoard. She's taken every last nerve from me, now she's gonna take rest of my remaining strength and LIFE! I've lost half of my hair and 30lbs since December. HER Drs worry more about me than her, coz all her vitals, X-rays, every test is always okay.. she just got severe dementia/Alzheimers.. and she broke her own body. I told her times uncounted.. over the last 29yrs since we came to USA from Bosnian war that she didn't need to work hard & that this is gonna happen eventually.. coz my grandpa did the same thing.. and ofc lost use of his legs. But he was normal, no dementia...no belligerence. He was the only family member who ever loved me for realz. We have a couple cousins but they don't give a shit; they only knew us when they needed papers for coming to USA. They're pretty rich...but never EVER call their only aunt. I don't even know these people. And that's all the family. Just mom and me. I'm sorry but she CHOOSE this so nursing home it is. My back is worth more to me at this point. I have more organs not working than working.... because since 2020 I've been sleeping in my 22yo heap of junk car .... bought new in 2001 when i had a life, house and a career in civil engineering. Now I'm a nothing. An unpaid caregiver to woman who did everything to fuck me up in life.. albeit not from malice, but because she is like that. She will "offer" my services to others like i have nothing to do. And God forbid she lets me sleep through the night. No....it's always "gimme gimme gimme". After seeing things such as 7yo blown up to bits (and the rest that would give you night terrors.. I still have em...29yrs later) - my nerves are shot. Besides my body. I'm 46 but feel like I've lived 7 lives of normal people, and I envy anyone who has normal, peaceful, boring life! I even envy TH-cam creators who have nice room without hoarding in it (you never know where anything is! No $ or energy to sort it out... coz there's donations, garbage and very important things - all mixed up together). Living like that for all of my life took it's toll. I'm a danger to myself and others sometimes. I told this to my psychiatrist and to cop i know.. they don't care! They only care after someone's dead. I don't want that to happen. I need hospital and surgery and better psychiatric care - but SCREW IT - i had the misfortune to become a refugee in the only country without healthcare! You say shower, I don't have time or strength for even that. Or to make myself a sandwich. Once a person is like that - why live anymore? I don't see a point. Sorry to vent so much...and so all over the place, but you see my mental state from this too. I didn't plan to admit most of this online.. but why not? I don't care anymore. I literally can't muster the strength to care. OR i care too much and end up waiting for a stroke, aneurysm or heart attack. No one can live under this much stress for this long.. something's gotta give. Sounds like you had a good Mom who was not going against her own body to being herself into bedridden situation. Not the case here. She could have done NOTHING for 29yrs since we came here.. I worked. She has SSI. But if i told you all she did, you'd throw up. And always stuff more important than my life. I love her, but I'm gonna die for her. She's determined to take me with her (which would be great, I do wish to die...just not her way. She's done enough damage before i was even of age). I'm rambling now.. got lost in my own thoughts and shitty life. And the tiredness from moving her around with CNA today to learn this shit. I didn't want her to go to a nursing home, but I'm not able to care for her. And no one else wants to. I've sunk myself over $8000 in debt to make her life as comfortable as possible in last days.. just to be thanked with "I'd rather look into your cold dead eyes than take those meds from your hand". Parents sometimes screw up their own kids unknowingly, and kids end up in therapy forever. This one has gone faaaaaaar beyond that. My life is worth nothing. I have no "quality of life". That's just a distant dream... something to look forward to when I'm 65 😆 which I'm not even gonna see. If i see 50 that'll be a bigass miracle! Now I'm thinking of deleting all this, coz you don't need such downers after just experiencing such a tremendous loss, Alicia. I am so very sorry and sending you hugs big as mountains...along with my sincerest condolences! 🥀 I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me, and understanding, and encouragement! Everything you said was on point. I had to cry it out before writing a reply at all. Wish there were more people like you in the world - humanity in your heart is what separates you from even the Drs who took an oath not to harm. They have harmed me, and now Mom (and I can't do shit about it, except seethe at the injustice & human rights violations right here in Cali, not in a 3rd world country! She would get better treatment there, and I'd not have to pay $30,000 minimum out of pocket for a single endometriosis surgery). Please don't ever lose that humanity and be careful of life.. i wasn't always this jaded and low. Life threw too many lemons, and i can't fight anymore. I'm done. They beat all the fight outta me. The same person who started working at 17 (3mths after arrival on a new continent after the AK -47 thing).. became a productive member of society by studying civil engineering.. have worked in 3 States (designed stuff for celebs and been a city engineer) ... bought my first home at 23, fixed it up and sold it ....then built a brand new one in another State with ex husband..... just to lose it all in a divorce! But i always thought "money can be made up, life can't". Until Endo woke up in me, when i had a miscarriage in Jan of 2006. To add insult to injury, the biggest civil engineering firm in my city Fired me over it. After telling me "take as much time off as you need". I bled for 3wks so that's how much i took. Now I'm houseless, broke (in debt, so worse than broke) and my organs are not functioning (bladder, etc). Migraines knock me down for 24-48 hours at a time, straight up puking the whole time (I've begged my Drs to observe me during them, but they refuse). I'm still bedridden.. except I don't have a luxury to be so. I have a bed (illegally) in Mom's apartment but there's no sleep there .. she doesn't understand that caregiver and I have any needs. It's only her. She's the only sick one. And since she doesn't speak English, every transgression of hers gets me yelled at. Neighbors call the cops 41x just coz I sit in my car on breaks from taking care of her and have a cig. This one Karen neighbor has been doing that since 2018 and I can't get restraining order coz I don't know her name (cops won't give it to you). So what is the point anymore? Winch the bed, change the diaper, then get all your work undone in 15min. No. Not even for my only parent. I can't. Let her eat cake! You take care of you! Much love from this crazy person. And again - huge THANKS! You're a gem! Wishing you all the best in the future, may all your wishes and dreams and goals come true!! You deserve it if anyone does!!! 🌷🤗 🩷
So glad it was helpful and I certainly hope you will be watching more of the videos because there’s a lot more to it than just changing the brief. Please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the symptoms you might come across and what you can do for them if they arise. Your grandmother is lucky to have your love and care. Best wishes
How lucky for your father to have your loving care. Please visit our website: www.thecareplan.net and buy our five dollar booklet because it will review not only Care but how to manage symptoms that come up. Best wishes.
My mother in law just came to live with us while on hospice, I have been changing her and so frustrated because I knew I wasn't getting it right. Hopefully I can remember all the steps for the next changing :)
Thanks for your comment. You might consider setting up your phone or a computer next to the bed and just following along when you need to change her brief. She’s lucky to have your loving care. See our website www.thecareplan.net for lots more information on helping take care of a patient in bed. Best wishes.
Very thorough and explicit, thanks so much! I changed a gentleman yesterday and I can see a couple steps that I left out. I think the importance of taking your time is valuable and also I love the thorough cleaning with the wipes. Much appreciated and now I look forward to using my new skill rather than clenching my teeth whenever he is wet ! Oh, one more thing: the tip on lining up the back of the brief with his waist was helpful, I always find that challenging how to line it up. Thanks again and blessings to you all❣️🙏💕🌹🌾
Yes, you're so right! Thanks for viewing and please go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for much more information and for our booklet: The Care Plan Thanks for your work in the care giving arena.
Practice makes perfect! And every person's needs can be different - you'll get it. Welcome to the caregiving team! Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms that may need managing when someone is in bed. Best wishes and thank you. Care is Treatment!
Very helpful. Nearing the time for my beloved husband will need this care as we go thru his stage 4b prostrate cancer. I can't imagine him being this helpless at this point, and I can't imagine him being this cooperative, but hopefully.... So much work. I feel I'm up to the task. Thankyou.
I’m so very sorry you are facing this challenge ahead with your husband but how lucky he is to have someone like you who is willing to learn about his coming needs. Please please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our seven dollar booklet. It will Help you cure for any symptom. That might come up as he declines. Hospice is around. The country are using this at the bedside for families and patients. Each technique takes practice but once you do it several times she will get efficient and in a loving relationship there should be cooperation. Also, please make sure that your palliative or hospice team is getting you the medication‘s. You need to provide comfort as you provide care. perhaps you could practice with your husband to get ready for a time when he will be weaker and not able to assist as much. Blessings and best wishes.
I’ve trained as a pct in a hospital and this is exactly how they will train you. Always ask for help if the patient is a heavier patient! It’s not worth it breaking your back when a patient can’t help you turn.
Exactly! On my first day alone, the LVN was upset with me because I couldnt change a heavy patient by myself. The LVN told me the patient can turn by herself, but that was a lie!
@@prtnst ugh! Nothing is worse than a nurse not wanting to help you with their patient too! Also, thinking you can do it alone and then getting halfway through then having too call for assistance is such a hassle.
This happened to me yesterday 🥺 I had to change a elderly lady alone at night and she could not move and she was heavy and every time I would try to turn her she would say I was hurting her. I tried to get someone else to help me but no one could come. I finally got it on her but it wasn’t 100% straight and correct. I really tried the best I could and I was annoyed and sad over the entire situation
You're so right! Just figured out how to reply to comments so thanks for your patience. Don't forget to go to our website; OdonataCare.com for much more info. Best to you!
I'm sure the woman was grateful for all of your efforts even if it wasn't perfect. I'm sorry you couldn't find assistance. Remember - if you injure yourself, you can't continue to help others so keep asking! Set that example. I used to work in a spinal cord unit and we always went in twos down the row every 2 hours to turn/position and change briefs - better for the client and the caregivers! Keep it up. Sorry so long in responding ,, we are new to this youtube process and just figured out how to respond.
Debra, you are so right and it does take practice and being willing to just jump in. We are so supportive of anyone having to undertake this intimate and challenging care. Please consider going to our website www.thecareplan.net and picking up our seven dollar booklet which has an extensive array of information regarding both Care and symptom management. Best wishes in your own caregiving.
Thank you so much for that. I hope it will help your father. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net and pick up our booklet which has a tremendous more of information. And thanks for looking in. Best wishes
I wake up in the morning with you as my first thought. I sleep every night with you as my last thought. Why can’t I stop thinking of you? In a world of chaos, you are my calm. Thank you for the warmth in your arms and your heart that makes me feel at home. Thinking about you. You may be out of my sight but never out of my mind. I cannot deny that a special person like you has taken a part of my heart away. I cannot wait to see you. Thoughts of you will never stop being in my heart. I wish you all the best on this earth and hope you will be here soon. It does not matter if we are together or we are far from each other. Either way, I always think of you anyway. Thinking of
Oh my goodness! So glad that we were able to help. Please watch all our videos and go to our website www.secureplan.net and pick up our five dollar booklet. It will educate you on all of the symptom management. It is needed with people at this point in their care needs. Care is treatment! Welcome to the Cara team. And thanks for your comment. Best wishes.
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much! I will put my lap top in my mom's bedroom and play this video step by step as I change her brief and bed pad.
Lovely! Don’t forget to go to our website www.eye care plans at net or lots more information and many more videos. Your mom is lucky to have you as a caregiver. Don’t forget to take care of yourself too!
Thank you and so happy that another caregiver signing on to help. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our seven dollar booklet which has so much information and support. Best wishes in your new adventure in caregiving.
As a covid grad from nursing school we were suddenly thrown into virtual learning and this skill was skipped. I want to be able to help my CNAs when we're short staffed and not feel like an awkward idiot lol sure I can pass meds but I also want to be able to do total patient care when needed. This helps alot
Thanks for your comment. Brenda and I are nurses with many many years of experience. We are finding that in the more compressed nursing school experiences that new grads are not even being given the opportunity to learn bedside care. It makes sense there’s so much to learn. Thanks for all your doing
Thanks for this - I shared the channel with my mother who is having real difficulty with hospice and the other medical assistants...they always either never show up or quit after a few visits...it's crazy..she is trying to do this all alone without help. Thanks for what you do!
So glad we could help. Best wishes as you navigate all the caregiving needs. Please do go to our website www.thecareplant.net and by R5 dollar booklet it will support you and all of the major symptoms needing to be managed one time or another. Best wishes.
How wonderful for your mom that loving daughter is taking care of her. Say your thanks to us, and to improve her care by going to our website and buying our five dollar booklet which will reveal all of the major symptoms that she may be experiencing so you can help her feel better. www.thecareplan.net. Care is treatment! Best wishes.
Currently caring for a patient who can roll onto her right, but can't roll onto her left because she has fractures on her left side. Left shoulder, left thigh and left hip. Its a real struggle trying to get the bump on to the right side after its being tucked under her when turned on her right side, but we always manage to. Its a really helpful procedure, because it allows changing of the bedsheets as well.
Caregiving is such hard work! And every patient and their problems really cause numerous challenges. Thanks for your comment and please visit our website: TheCarePlan.net for much more info and our booklet. Thanks for your ongoing caregiving work!
Aida you can ask a medical device service and or the patients social worker to order an overhead frame that attaches to the hospital bed and has a bar that can be lowered so the pt can grab it with their good arm and bend the good leg as you pull thu the clean and dirty sheets .Hopefully the care plan highlighted can give you more info
lol! It's a learning process. Give yourself grace. Your willingness to step in and do this, whether voluntarily or of necessity, speaks volumes and is most important. The fact you watched this video says you care about doing a good job, and that's half the battle. Just take your time, try to find/use humor with them or just in your head if they aren't inclined to be upbeat with you. The more you do it, you'll learn your way to get it done. Also listen to the person's feedback on what feels right, what they can do to assist, etc.
This is so extremely helpful!! When you are suddenly in charge of doing this and it's demonstrated a few times, it all seems to make sense....until you get in the middle of doing it yourself and realize you forgot about several important things! Thank you very much for sharing this info.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and hoping you watch all of the videos! Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thecareplan.net and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
You are so right! It takes lots of repeats to get all the steps and sometimes you find your own way to provide care with comfort and efficiency. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thecareplan.net and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
So good to hear we are serving you. We’ve had so much nursing experience! Please offer our website www.thecureplan.net to your educators. The videos are free as you know. Good luck in your experience and thanks so much for being a caregiver. Care is treatment!
So happy to help and wish it had been earlier as you mentioned. If you are still in the caregiving arena please visit our website: www.thecareplan.net for much more information. I’m sure you’re loving care was as good as any technique. Take care!
My sister and I struggled changing my mom’s diapers. She had late stage Alzheimer’s and could not help at all. Dead weight, and would even do the opposite of what we needed her to do. Why didn’t we look it up on TH-cam like we did everything else??!😳
Good video! Just want to add when rolling a person many times they will urinate. Know this from experience-especially if it takes as much time as seen in this video. I would place a wash cloth or pad on the peri area to protect from having to remake an entire bed.
You are so right! Just like when diapering a little baby. Never thought about adding that comment. Thank you. Don’t forget to visit our website: wwwTheCarePlan.net for a lot more information and thanks for your caregiving.
Thank you so much for this video we are currently taking care of my dad and my brother has never changed an adult brief before so this was amazing so he could do it properly!!! Thank you sooo much!!!
Thanks so much for your affirmation. Please go to our website: TheCarePlan.net and pick up our booklet that will support you in all the symptom management that may/will come up for the patient in bed. Care is Treatment! Best wishes! Your dad is lucky to have both of your loving care.
I have a daughter who is paralyzed due to ms, and we have to roll her from side to side to change her as she holds on to the railing. We then clean her up, or bathe her, while rolling her back and forth onto a towel, and then proceed to dress her. It helps a lot when you have a loved one whose legs can’t straighten out.
Absolutely and how wonderful for your daughter to have your loving and skilled care. I certainly hope you wil consider going to our website to buy our $5 booklet which reviews all of the care you can provide for the major symptoms that may and often arise when a person has illness. We have been at this a very long time and know - CARE IS TREATMENT!!! Best wishes, Nancy
Good for you! Elders need our care. Be gentle and patient with yourself. Go to our website for more info; OdonataCare.com and invite hospice in to support you - earlier rather than later. Thanks for your comment.
@@TheHospiceCarePlan warning...all Healthcare people will encourage you to get hospice. This is not always the best choice. For instance my father fractured his hip 4 years ago they suggested hospice. Four years ago. Hospice is for end of life care. If you get hospice your parent will not get new medicines, no therapies, no rehabilitation. My father has Parkinsons he gets new medicines from time to time. He needs therapy or he will regress. If your parent can still be helped to the bathroom and sit in a chair keep it up. We where told to keep dad in bed after he had pneumonia. Now we can't get him out. If something you are told to do feels wrong trust your gut. We where told to put or father in an extended care unit during Covid. We kept him at home on a feeding tube. He is still alive and happy.
Wonderful! So glad it was helpful. Your husband is lucky to have your loving and skilled care. Please consider visiting our website www.thecareplan.net to pick up our booklet which reviews how to manage all of the major symptoms that may arise. Best wishes, Nancy
Thank you so much, ladies, for this life saving detailed instructional video. Nurses and professional care givers like both of you are real life heroes and human angels. Nurses have the noblest jobs in the world. So much respect and love for the incredible work you provide. 🙏🙏👍👍💪💪❤️❤️
What a lovely comment and thank you very very much. Please go to our website: www.thecareplan.net for lots more information and educational support. It is our passion and our motto is Care is treatment. Thanks for all your doing in the caregiving arena.
Watch our video on medication management and give strong consideration to pre-medicating the patient BEFORE doing a bedbath or alot of movement. Check out our website at TheCarePlan.net and Thanks!
Thank you so very much. Extremely helpful. Sadly this is not the level of care & sensitivity that I’ve seen offered to loved ones in the past. I hope that I can do this well for my mom. Thanks again.
Absolutely! I hope you’re able to take some time for all of the other videos. Care is treatment and there are so many elements. Visit our website at www.thecareplan.net for more information on symptom management. Best wishes in your caregiving in the new year.
U have no clue, how much this video helped me. I got thrown into a hospice plan of care last min as a home attendant,with no knowledge of changing a patient! Thank god, the family Im caring for was patient with me and decided I look up videos, on how to change a patient, this video is what i decided to click on and my client was satisfied! Thank you!
Thanks for your comment but I really don’t know what you’re saying. Bryn and I have 60 years of bedside nursing care and clearly we know how to change a patient. Certainly this is a patient that’s cooperative etc. We should visit our website www.thecareplan.net for our booklet that goes through 45 combined years of hospice symptom management. Hope things work out for you and thanks for your comments best wishes.
In the long-term care facility we remove dirty gloves once we have cleaned the client (resident) and then put on clean, new gloves before touching the clean brief/lift sheet. She may have done that here and I simply missed it.
took care of my bed ridden grandma from age 16 until her passing 12 years later. now at 36 i have prolapsed discs due to overworked joints and had to do a bilateral laminectomy. NEVER will i ever blame her for it. and if i had to, i would do it all over again. take care of your loved ones. no matter the cost.
She was so lucky to have you providing loving care. I hope if you had to do it over our videos could help you and save your back. Take good care! Thanks for watching. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thecareplan.net and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
Thank you! We’re so happy that caregivers are always interested in improving their skills since it’s the patient in the bed who is the beneficiary of your skilled care. Please consider supporting us by going to our website www.thecareplan.net and buying our five dollar booklet which will update you on every major symptom that patient’s face in a bedbound state. Our booklet is used for every patient that goes into hospice care. Thank you very much and best wishes in your caregiving.
Turn fully to the side, roll all wet sheets to center, unroll 1/2 of the clean sheet and the underpad, roll patient back over full bump and pull off all the wet sheets - wipe down the mattress if need be and unroll all the clean - repeat if needed to get everything centered, tuck and put a clean brief on the patient. Really helps if you have someone to assist. Don't forget to pre-medicate for agitation or comfort if needed 3 - 40 minutes before the full process. See our website: TheCarePlan.net for a lot more info. THanks and best wishes
You're welcome and how lucky your wife has you to provide loving and skilled care.... Now you need to go to the website www.thecareplan.net and pick up our five dollar booklet which will review how to manage any major symptom that arises for her care. Care is treatment exclamation! Best Wishes and Happy New Year, Nancy
Thank you so much for this video! My grandma can’t help me (with rolling to her sides) anymore. I appreciate your sharing this information; I want to keep her as comfortable as possible.
You are so welcome and how wonderful for your grandmother to have your loving care. Please don’t hesitate to go to our website: TheCarePlan.net For much more information and support. Best wishes to you in your own caregiving.
Thanks for your question. Please make sure you apply gloves before patient contact and change if needed when soiled during the cleaning process. One should also wash ones hands after removing gloves. Please visit our website: OdonataCare.com
That’s cute. 20+ year CNA here. Now think of someone grabbing, hitting, cussing at you, sometimes getting their hands in their own waste. Not to mention some are incontinent even more so you’ll end up with a full bed change if you don’t move at a faster pace. That’s what I get upset at is they show videos like this of best case scenarios to new CNA classes.
You're so right!!! And we have experienced the worst of the worst also - requiring actual sedation!. But you've got to start somewhere and set a standard. And guess what? I've been an RN for 45 years - at the bedside! Best wishes in your next 25. And don't forget to visit the website to buy our book: TheCarePlan.net Thanks for your input.
@@TheHospiceCarePlan floor nurse here of 40+ years and yes you need to have a baseline for care and this is how you do it then you can adapt it to fit the patient. I worked at a congested inner city hospital that was short staffed and you get to know what to do for each case scenario
@@TheHospiceCarePlan Presently, I am a caregiver for my Special Need sister. I use washable and disposable pads on her bed. However, the disposable pads are lightweight. Each night, I use 6 to 7 disposable pads. ▪︎Where can I purchase the heavy duty hospital pads ( chuck)? I have checked the internet, however, I wasn't able to locate the good quality hospital disposable pads. Thanks.▪︎
I have to take the skills exam on the 2nd attempt tomorrow for CNA and this is incredibly useful, it was explained in a way I could understand and I will practice on my residents this evening, hopefully I will pass the skills tomorrow!
Best of luck! We need new excellent caregivers. Please watch all of our videos and you will be an EXPERT caregiver with hospice expertise. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thecareplan.net and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
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That man acting as the patient is a true MVP! Thank you ladies for being so thorough. This really helped me as a family caregiver.
You're so welcome and just as a fun inside fact - he's my ex husband and the other gals boyfriend now! HaHa it really works (and he's a doctor so gets the importance of helping spread the good word) Don't forget to visit our website;
OdonataCare.com for lots more info. Thanks again
@@TheHospiceCarePlan lol that is funny and great you can share it in good spirits. I'll check out the website.
Was thinking same thibg
@@TheHospiceCarePlan My face when I read the inside fact: 😲 🤣 Fabulously helpful video and you guys all rock!
Jessica and mark and I don't think my family and my dog and he can help with you tonight I can do that I don't know
I was my father's care giver for 10 years. He passed away In October. I did this 3 times a day.
Bless you!!! Can anyone of us wish for more than having a loving family member provide loving care? Step into your new chapter and take care of yourself!!! Thanks for sharing.
God bless you
I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you really loved your dad. I know I love mine a whole bunch!
@@helenwhite2957 I'd do it again for another 10 years but now he's in God's hands.. I got so good at changing diapers tho. Love and Light to you! God bless you.
Respect to you, Shar S
Mom is 101 yrs old and is more bedbound. She fell and hurt her back. This is a godsend.
How wonderful to have lived such a long and rich life and to have a daughter willing to provide this level of care! I hope you have gone to our website: TheCarePlan.net to purchase our $5 booklet which reviews every major symptom your mom may come across. Brenda has had a 108 yr old woman on our hospice service for over 6 months and she is still really doing well. When you're sure mom doesn't want to go to the hospital again, do consider hospice care - people live longer and more comfortably. Best to you, Nancy
Care is Treatment!
Pro tip: In the case of big soilage, shaving cream really helps to break up any bowl movements, ESPECIALLY if they've got that sticky clay consistency poop. Peri-spray or the foaming no rinse cleanser is also a serious gift from above. I've been a CNA since 2014 and I've got my own techniques too. I talk to my residents during the clean up, (kids, family, music etc) it keep their minds occupied and sometimes I'll even tell them silly laffy taffy style jokes.
It really diffuses any awkwardness if they're still alert and oriented (at least it does for me), or if they can get agitated or combative due to dementia or alzheimers, it helps steer their behavior somewhere positive and they're more compliant with the change. With practice and challenging myself I've gotten a basic check and change for urine down to about 3 minutes while still being able to be gentle on fragile skin and getting them clean, 5-10 if it's a really nasty clean up and needs a bed change(less if I have help with the sheets). And sadly, even on 2 hour checks, bed changes can and will happen if they've got diarrhea or any other kinds of issues. If you do see any skin issues, tell the nurse asap. If it's an open wound that you've never seen before, it's best to do it immediately to make sure the nurse can see it while it's exposed and make sure it's not already a known issue. If the bowel looks black and tar like and sticky or if there's visible blood in it the nurse needs to know immediately as well. Finish the clean up but perhaps have the nurse see the stool, you don't know if they've got a GI bleed or if they're just on Iron pills(which can make stool look black) and it's best to MAKE SURE and double check about this. I learned this lesson the hard way by seeing the aftermath from another aid that didn't bring it to the nurses attention asap. I wound up having to clean up puddles of vomited blood and who knows what because it wasn't reported for hours and had exacerbated quickly.
Above all however, remember that residents DO have the right to refuse a check and change. BUT you need to make sure that you document it and re-approach them at LEAST 3 times, documenting every time AND let the nurse know because if it becomes a pattern than something may need to be put into the care plan to help avoid any complications or liability because of it. Documentation saves you a lot of headache, heart ache, paperwork and even your license in the long run. It's ALWAYS a smart and wise decision to do a *little* extra work immediately, to avoid having to do a LOT of work later.
Sorry for the long comment, I just wanted to drop in some of my experience and a tip or two to the new Aides coming into the field.
Wow, you’ve had experience as I have. I have been an RN for 46 years and when I started, there were no aids I’d have done it all as you have. There’s so much to teach people and it’s such a privilege to take care of people. I wish I could transfer my knowledge and expertise so that the person in the bed would always get the best and most comfortable care. Thank you very much for sharing and for all that you have given. you might consider going to our website www.thecareplan.net for our 32 page booklet that covers our combined 70 years of nursing experience for management of all the symptoms that arise when a patient is declining. Care is treatment! Best wishes and thanks.
Yes ,shaving cream! I forgot about that trick!
We have a cream cleanser that is a miracle. If they can stand and its a real mess I take them into the bathroom and run the wipes under warm water and use the cream cleanser and its A++
Thank you! I read every word. My grandson 25 yes old, has spina bifida. Always in a wheelchair. His father (my son is his main caregiver. I can't have him spend a few days with me because I can't do the transfer , my knees are not in good shape. Also he doesn't seem to be interested in the transfer board. He has Medicaid although I don't think he or his father try to get the support thsy
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This is unbelievably helpful. I'm 73 and trying to take care of my 81 year old husband with Parkinsons who is now bed bound. Can't thank you enough. And the guy who's playing patient!
Excellent - that's our goal. We've been hospice nurses for > 45 years. Please, please go to our website: www.thecareplan.net and buy our $5 booklet - it is 32 pages of instruction on how to handle ALL of the major symptoms that come up with a client needing bed care. Your husband is so lucky to have your loving care. Best wishes and thanks for your feedback.
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Get help!! Don’t do this alone!!!!!
Remember to raise the bed to a comfortable level for the caregiver, to prevent strain on the back, also put up the side rail on the opposite side of the bed to keep the client safe. Good demonstration.
You're right, we forgot to say that. Please visit our website: TheCarePlan.com for lots more information and thanks for your caregiving!
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Couldn't have said it better! I was concerned about strain on the back. The safety rail is an absolute "must." When done lower the bed to the safe position.
There is no way I can roll a client with the bed at that level. 😵💫
I'm glad you said it was complex process because I've been caring for my Mom for 4 days now and it STILL takes me 1 hr to do a full change,distribute meds, and get her comfortable..Sometimes 2 hrs if I need to do the meal...I can't believe HOW MUCH WORK this is...It's like starting a new job with NO training thats 14 hrs a day, and you can't go home from..
You bet it’s the hardest care there is but how wonderful for your mom that you were doing it with love. Keep up the good work. Please buy our booklet it’s only seven dollars at www.thecareplan.net there is so much more information in there regarding some of the major symptoms you’ll run across. Best wishes
Been doing that for 20 years for complete s.trangers.
PLEASE look after yourself. You can't care for anyone else, if you don't care for yourself.
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@@gailboreham2431 I'm just learning to get some time for myself again...sometimes just an hr or two...Like right now, I just get up 2 hrs early so I can drink my coffee.
OMG! You said it all. You are not alone there are many more like you struggling to keep their loved ones clean and comfortable. My mum just broke her femur and it is heartbreaking as well as a physical trial for her and our family.
I just started this today and I'm ready to throw in the glove...
Im a nurse. Im watching this because I want to be able to help my CNA's as much as I can in this ultra short staffed world right now. It was really helpful so thank you so much.
Yes, you're so right! Thanks for viewing and please go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for much more information and for our booklet: The Care Plan Thanks for your work in the care giving arena.
You sound like an amazing person! I been trained for three days and tomorrow I will be by myself . Nervous and want to be ready!
We need more like you , going to school during Covid I didn’t get clinical practice and this skill wasn’t taught so it’s brand new to me . Watching this video to improve the care I can provide .
I am a PSW at sometimes you get a coworker with a nasty attitude towards work and It's up to you alone. Which it should not be. If the care plan say two person it should be two person.
@@stacyannjohnson4219 Yea. Some people sucks.
If you fail to RAISE the bed to your waist level, then you are begging for back injury.! RAIL UP FOR SAFTY and IF the patient can assist in turning. This would make it easier, but not always the case. 40 years CNA background in skilled nursing facility and I loved what I did.You have to have a BIG HEART in this field... not everyone is cut out for this. Will direct this info. to my neighbor''s daughter for her mothers care. WELL DONE LADIES !
Of course!!! Thanks for the reminder, we always do - forgot to mention it. Blessings and ck out our website: OdonataCare.com Thanks for all your life long contributions!
Not everyone who is bedbound or on hospice has a hospital bed, or railings for that matter. Sometimes it's literally back breaking work
Thank you for providing GREAT CARE ( Service) for your clients.
▪︎Where can I purchase the heavy duty hospital pads ( chuck)? I have been checking the internet, however, I wasn't able to locate the good quality hospital disposable pads. Thanks.▪︎
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Our hospice uses Prevail brand, which are good sized & seem pretty durable so far. Hope it helps. Good luck to us all.
@@duchessofdork6411 Thanks. Finally, I located disposable XXL extra absorbent
mattress pads at BJ'S Wearhouse. The pads work great.
Tomorrow night is my first duty as a caregiver in a private, and I'm really nervous. I'm looking for a video that going to teach me the easiest way to change the diaper of the person that is heavier than me, and thanks God I found this video. Thank youuu and I hope that everyone is safe!!
Yes, so glad that you are a responsible new caregiver! Care is treatment and we need all of you. Please consider supporting us by going to our website www.thecareplan.net and buying our 5$ booklet which will review all of the symptom management you will run into as a private duty caregiver. Thanks and best wishes.
I am looking for a job to take care of the elderly. I love that. I am from Morocco
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I am a new Caregiver. The facility where I work is understaffed so I had to learn quickly and as I go. I learned that everyone has their own technique that works for the patient and the caregiver. Changing a resident's brief is what I have the most difficulty with so your video will help me immensely! It is my second week on the job so I will use this technique today. Thank you so much!
You’re so welcome. Please go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for more info and remember that there should be a standard of care provided- not just a persons preference. Good luck in your caregiving and thanks.
Thank you so much the same thing is happening at my facility too. And I’m new to everything so it’s hard to change one by myself especially when theyre geriatric patients.
I was a CNA in a County nursing home in Texas. I worked the 7pm to 7am shift, 4 days on 3 off if I didn't get called to cover a day worker shift. On the 12 hr shift if your relief doesn't show it turned into a 16 hour day. This nursing home had 52 residents and it was just me and one other CNA and our charge nurse. It was the physically most challenging job I ever had. I was already 46 when I took the job. I was employed there 2 and a half yrs. I loved the residents and cared for them with the best of my ability, they deserve it. It took all 3 days off to recover and rest before starting the next 4 day work week. I have plantar facsites and 3 hernias along with degenerative bone spurring up and down my spine and getting ready for an ablasion procedure on my S1 L4 and L5 to relieve excruciating pain in my lower back. Being so understaffed is abuse on the caregivers, and most importantly on the poor residents. This was back in 2005 thru most of 2007. I don't recall getting raises and the pay was barely over $8 an hour. It was a small town, nevertheless there needs to be major changes and demands to staff the facility appropriately.
Hey..thanks for the video. Please allow make some corrections.
1. Have the bed rails on the opposite side up.
2. Raise the bed to your pelvis level to avoid bending. Take care of your back.
3. If you have to step away from the patient always have the rails on both sides up.
4.No jewellery.
5. You shall NOT clean/wipe the patient towards the private area....otherwise you transfer bacteria from the bum to the private area.
6. Change gloves after wiping otherwise there's transfer of bacteria from the wiping onto the diaper and onto the patient.
Thanks for your reply and feedback - your're right! and we know but missed a few things in the filming .Best wishes in your caregiving.
Her hair was all over his body it should be pin up
Excellent points indeed!
Very well said. Wipe from front to back always
Sometimes this takes place in the home with a normal bed. Normal people
Best video I have found yet on proper method for bed bound adult brief change.
Thanks so much - we've been doing it a LONG TIME!. Check our our website for more info: OdonataCare.com
OMG! I never got this training in CNA school. Now I am doing Hospice and this is just what I needed! Thank you so much ladies!
Don't they offer this in CNA SCHOOL NOW? If not it probThank you for bringing this to our attention....someone needs to contact the CNA SCHOOLS AND FIND OUT WHY THEY ARE NOT DOING THIS......of course this would make everyone more comfortable , the Hospice worker and the Patient.....just because we raised kids and did this , it is entirely a different situation .....someone needs to complain big time.....
you have 2 year diploma in CNA?
This was a great demonstrations I wish I had seen when I first changed a bed bound patient. It is so difficult changing someone heavier than you who is completely stiff. Especially removing the brief I struggle so much
You're right! Caregiving is challenging and hard work but soooo important! Best wishes in your caregiving. Don't forget to go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for so much more info.
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I stupidly forgot the password. I appreciate any tips you can give me.
@Warren Jimmy instablaster =)
@Curtis Harlem i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm trying it out now.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Curtis Harlem it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
Thank you so much, you really help me out!
I took care of my mother for 12 years before she died. You did a good demo . Sometimes you just have to learn by experience.
You are so right! Whether it’s on the job or with a loved one one gets better with practice that’s for sure. Thank you for the quick care you gave your mom and for sharing. Visit our website www.caravan.net for more information and support best wishes
Excellent, I appreciated the patient not helping, it helps those really working in hospice where the patient can't help at all.
You're Welcome. We are going to do another with an uncooperative patient as that happens all too often also! Please visit our website: OdonataCare.com for more. And thanks for all you are doing.
So true! I have seen other videos where the "patient" was moving a little, and I thought 'well my person can't do that, so I'm still a bit lost.' You want to be mindful of the patient's safety and also your own because it is tiring work and can be hard on your back and other areas.
I really like this. My father has dementia and is bedbound. When I try to move him he screams out in pain, probably from stiffness. It's so hard to be a caregiver.
Yes it is! Please Please visit our website: TheCarePlan.com for lots more information - he may need medication - it hurts to be bedbound. Please read our booklet: The Care Plan which will give lots more info about pain management. Best wishes
Note he also may be in pain due to a bed sore. My family had to learn the hard way (for my father) about bed sores. That's what "skin breakdown" indicates. I wouldn't want you or your father to go through the same. I could show you a horror photo. My dad also has dementia
@@fionagallagher9974 Hello Fiona. My father has sinse passed away. He indeed had bed sores from head to foot two days before his passing. Hospice and a visiting nurse said I did everything right. It's just something that happens when they can't move. I'm so sorry about your dad. I know how horrible that is. Good luck.
@@remoskins1437 It really is very hard and you're right, I'm learning everyday all these things... May your father rest in peace 🌻 💗
You have to get some help with medication if he can't receive care without being in extreme pain.
Call the MD and get something - or start with over the counter - acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Premedicate 30 min prior to starting a big caregiving - like bathing etc. Our motto:
Care is Treatment! Please go to our website and pick up our booklet at TheCarePlan.net. It holds - literally over 75 years of combined nursing experience (geez, now I feel old haha) - not just about care but how to manage many of the usual symptoms that inhibit comfort. Thanks and Regards.
I like the thorough how and why of the cleaning, as well as the rolling and moving, most importantly with only *two* hands.
At around 5 minutes was the first time I heard the patient addressed directly at all.
All caregivers - family and professional - please talk to your patient for every step! I notice with my father as well, everyone just does everything without telling him *anything*. He is moved around like a doll and there seems to be this assumption that his physical immobility indicates total lack of awareness - even though the hospice literature itself states that we usually keep hearing until the end!
Thank you for your reply and of course you are so right. This was a demonstrational video and so we only said that one time. We appreciate that you’re bringing this up so other people can hear your comment. Don’t forget to visit our website the care plan.net for much more information. Thank you for all the caregiving you are doing.
Thank you for showing what to do, so helpful to someone, who has to do it by themselves , and does not have any training.
Thanks for watching and don't forget to ck our website: OdonataCare.com for lots more. Thanks for the care you are providing,
I appreciate the uninterrupted video. You didn’t leave anything out! He was a dynamic sport and y’all couldn’t have explained it better!
Lovely! Thanks and go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for lots more info and support. Get our booklet and thanks for your caregiving.
I changed my daddy’s diaper the last 3 years of his life. He was at my home and bedbound. He loved his diaper changes because when I changed his diaper I’d also scrub his back and he thought that felt heavenly. I think they must make better diapers now because we only needed to change morning and night. We both had the procedure down pat so it went more quickly than this teaching video. Only thing I would change is, I tucked the diaper under him to the side I turned him. After I cleaned him it pulled right out. I then tucked the new diaper under him and rolled him onto it. No messing with both dirty and clean sets at once. No big bump.
You are so right and if we forgot to mention that it is a very important tip. How wonderful for your father to have such loving care for as long as you were able to be with him. Hope your visit my website www.thecareplan.net for more information and to share the importance of care. Care is treatment! Thank you
My problem is preparing the diaper for use. I don’t know how to open the side flaps to
wrap it around the patient.
Where are the velcro straps
on either side of this gigantic
diaper?? Help please!!🙃🙃
You women are precious! It takes special people to be able to do this. God bless you!
We are so glad it was helpful and we are honored to do this work. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms that may need managing when someone is in bed. Care is treatment! Best wishes and thank you.
Had my first day in long term health yesterday and was completely overwhelmed…this video was incredibly helpful
Wonderful. So glad to help, do t forget to go to our website:
TheCarePlan.net for much more info. Best wishes in your caregiving.
I’m literally watching this because I have no training thank you so much
So glad to help on this very important work. Good for you and best wishes in your caregiving. Don't forget to go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for so much more info.
I've been a hospice volunteer for 39 years. This is an excellent example of tucks/under garment changing! Many thanks. 🇺🇲
Thank you thank you for your care as a hospice volunteer what a beautiful gift. Please visit our website the care plan.net and share it with others because our passion is in getting people to care they need. In fact our motto is: Care is treatment. Thanks for your continued hospice work.
Hi Patti how are you doing?
God bless this man! This video is helping me prepare to be my dad's caregiver.
Yes, yes we really were thankful and he is a retired family practitioner. Believe me doctors know what it takes to take care of people. Thanks for your comments please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our inexpensive booklet that will help you know about all of your dad’s symptoms that may arise as he is needing your loving care. Thanks for your comment and best wishes.
Thank you both! I am an unlicensed in home caregiver. And this has taken a lot of my anxiety away about helping someone out in five minutes. Only fly in the ointment is he has really super bad back spasms and pain and he cries out when I touch the blanket let alone manipulating his legs. Breaks my heart.
Thanks for your comment. There are lots more videos to help you especially pulling patient up by yourself in bed. And don’t forget to visit our website: thecareplan.net. Good luck in your caregiving.
This was exactly what I needed. I am my mother's primary caregiver and she does have the use of her left side. I watched a video a few videos 5 years ago when mom first came home and a few instructions from the nurses that came out a few times and just adapted my own way which is 90% just like this. Many people have asked what I go through daily and this will be great to add to my information. Thank you for sharing!
Good on you taking care of your mom. Too many people don't.
God bless you, sir. From one caregiver to another.
Same here
God bless you, you need a medal, raising kids did not prepare us for treating our parents like this....and I was surprised to hear that even CNA IS NOT TRAINING THEIR STUDENTS TO DO THIS EITHER.....which is a shame.....
Thank you so much for showing this, we having been struggling for months with my mom and now you definitely have simplified this process.
Glad it was helpful! You are very welcome. Check out our website: TheCarePlan.net for more info and thanks for the caregiving you are doing!
A big thanks to all those who do this for a living. It takes a special person to take on such a responsibility. My brother who recently passed had to have this done several times a day while in the hospital.
Thank you, and isn’t it wonderful that we all find a niche if we’re lucky that works for us? That’s certainly how I feel. Hospice and caregiving work has been a blessing and an honor for me. Spread the word for people who need this information and don’t forget we have a website www.thecareplan.net with lots more information. So happy your brother had you as an advocate.
Thanks as a Caregiver it was very beneficial! that patient behaved very professionally!!!
Ha Ha, of course as a model! yes, not so easy with an agitated patient or one who can't help at all. Get help for the hard ones! Check our our website at odonatacare.com for more info and thanks.
Thank you! Knew I’d be dealing with this procedure eventually - caring for my mom - and this demonstration was very helpful.
You're so welcome. Please see our website; OdonataCare.com for lots more info. Best in your caregiving
I truly have the upmost respect for caregivers. This is definitely heart work. Thank you all for the work you do. You all are very much appreciated. 🙏💝♥️
Thank you. Isn’t it great how we all get to find our niche? Please visit our website:
Www.TheCarePlan.net for lots more info and support - and our booklet that includes a crash course in caregiving - and thanks for all you are doing to care for your friend, family… patient.
Great demo. I use to work in a care home with 8 residents all to myself. You really need these demos to get done in a timely manner as well the quality of care
Well good for you and thanks for all that care. It’s true that once you know the techniques it goes faster but it’s still good all the hard work and I’m sure your clients really appreciated you. Best wishes on what you’re doing now and all the caregiving you gave in the past.
I have been an aide for 15 years an i must say you did an amazing job demostrating this. You did how ever forget one very very important part... Always pull the foreskin back an clean it very well. I cant tell you how many new aides fresh out of school just completely forget to do it. All i can say if thank goodness where i work the do orientation for 2 weeks with us old timers. That way we can be right there if they forget something or they are unsure about something we can answer their questions an help to get them situated in this line of work. I will be the first one to tell you it takes someone with a huge heart alot of patience and alot of love to do this kind of work. Every one of my residents is like a grandparent to me. To all the new aides coming into this line of work i wish nothing but the best for you an i hope that you love doing this line of work as much as i do. I absolutely love when i can make them laugh or smile or feel special with something as simple as taking 10 minutes to sit down with them and talk to to them get to know them. I had one resident teach me how to crochet. It is truly a joy to work with my residents. May the good lord bless you.
What a beautiful entry and thank you for taking the time to write. Brenda and I are passionate about taking care of people as it sounds like you are as well. You’re right about the foreskin, but we couldn’t cover everything and maybe we should do a one minute video talking about that as well. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net. And buy our five dollar booklet which reviews all of the major symptoms that a patient may experience well in a decline in bedbound. Blessings to you and your caregiving. Care is treatment.
The man deserves a medal!
You are right! He was an excellent sport and a good friend. Don’t forget to go to our website:
Www.The care plan.net for more information thanks for watching and good luck in your caregiving.
Thank you ladies! Hands down the most difficult time consuming task. You’ve simplified the complicated!
Thank you Gregory, we’ve been doing it for over 50 years combined so I guess we know what we’re doing finally. Don’t forget to visit our website:thecareplan.net
Whoops it went before I was ready. Best wishes in your own caregiving
I certainly will. Now if you could just make a video of how not to throw up in your mask while doing this that would be helpful. I need that secret and video stat! Fortunately I have good bedside manner and professionalism but need the secret to overcome an involuntary physiological reaction.
Good job ladies!!! You can tell you LOVEEE ❤️ your job. The is by far one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve ever had.
Thank You ,And don’t forget to visit our website the care plan.net for much more information. Good luck in your caregiving.
Thank you so much for posting this!! My dad is 96 and and recently bed bound and your video just showed me how to easily and effectively change him. ❤️
How wonderful for your dad that you can be his loving caregiver and that you are doing the worked to become skilled in your caregiving. Please support us by going to our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will address all of the symptoms that may come up for your dad as he is following this bedbound status. Best wishes and thank you.
Thank you for this....I've been taking care of my mom for 6 months. I'm 58. This is the first time she's not been able to help me......and Im dealing with exhaustion from all night sundown yelling. I have a wonderful son who helps me, lives with me, but I try so hard not to embarrass him seeing his grandmother undressed. He jumps right in there though and helps so much. It is a killer on the back so I'm glad I watched this.
Blessings to you and your son - how wonderful your mom has such loving caregivers - please watch many more to improve your efficiency and save your own body as you provide safe comfort care for your mom. Please support us by going to our website for our $5 booklet that reviews all of the symptoms you may come across as you continue your mom's care. Best wishes. Care is Treatment!
I am taking care of my mom at home and this video has been a great help! Thank you so much for putting this together for those caring for loved ones. I am a prior CNA and it is a great refresher.
You are so welcome and by the way, you really need to go to our website www.thecareplan.net and by R5 dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms and how to manage them when they come up. Best wishes and your mom is really lucky to have you taken care of her. Care is treatment!
How is your mother now ?
@@Nemie2110 Thank you for asking. She has had dementia for over 12 years and this video has helped me so much in changing her. I use wipes and good sanitation practices and it helps so much. I was trained in school so that is my blessing for sure. Thank you. Keep us in your prayers. Every day is a blessing and a struggle. Ty.
Thank you for instructing about all of the wiping, checking for tightness, etc. This gives permission for us prudish types to do what needs to be done for the well-being of the patient or loved one. 👍
Yes, it’s time to give up squeamishness one care is needed. Care is the treatment that starts recovery and comfort. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our 5$ dollar booklet which reviews how to manage all of the major symptoms that may arise when a patient is bedbound. Thanks.
Endless thanks to everyone who contributed to the production of this useful video. God bless you.
Greetings and regards from Turkey.
We are so glad it was helpful. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms that may need managing when someone is in bed. Care is treatment! Best wishes and thank you.
as a care aid i’ve learned this important skill than when my grandma was dieting i could care for her the main thing dignity and respect making the person comfortable such a great video you explained everything so well
Thank you Ann. Please go to our website:
wwwTheCarePlan.net for much more and best wishes and thanks for your caregiving!
Omg thank you! My mom is bed bound and I'm taking care of her. I've been making this WAY harder than it needed to be. You are my hero!!
Thank you for the compliment. Of course that comes with many many many years of practice. Your mom is lucky to have someone who cares enough to really learn how to make her comfortable. Best wishes please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our booklet that will help you manage all the symptoms that may arise. Best to you.
Caregivers are true heroes
I agree! They are the most important player in the team. Care is treatment! Please support us to make more videos for the caregivers out there by visiting our website www.thecareplan.net and purchasing are five dollar booklet that reviews all of the symptoms that will need to be managed with a bedbound patient. Best wishes and thanks.
Thanks for the help ladies (and gentleman)! I am a term 2 nursing student. Thank you for explaining the part about tucking in the clean sheet and brief under the dirty ones! I'm going to clinical tomorrow and my assigned resident is bed bound so I feel more confident now giving him his am care.
Yay another nurse on the way! Good for you and know that it takes practice and it’s also different on every patient depending on their ability to move and cooperate. If your patient has a lot of pain, make sure that they’ve had medication before you start doing a lot of care… Called pre-medicating. please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our five dollar booklet. It’s all about symptom management and it’s a crash course in a Hospice Nursing. If you read it you will go to the top of your nursing class. And by the way, the man in the bed is a retired physician, wanting to continue to give. Best wishes in your career.
Absolutely awesome demonstration thank you kindly for showing those who have never done this before the procedures for their families that they love that have to care for at home. My mother is 96 and she can still get around but she needs to wear one of these adult diapers in order for her to not make a mess for herself. I will definitely be watching your other videos and I wanna say thank you for helping to educate others on this very Challenging topic
Thank you so very much for your kind comment. We’ve had so much experience and we’re happy to share it. Please don’t hesitate to go to our website www.thecareplan.net for a lot more support and information. You might consider picking up our booklet the care plan. Best wishes in your care of your mom she’s lucky to have someone like you.
This vid is awesome. Breaks down every step and explains it well. Thank you for this great info!
Glad it was helpful! Visit our website : TheCarePlan.net for lots more info and best wishes in your caregiving.
One of the best demos I’ve seen on here. Great job ladies!
Thanks so much - we love what we do...now Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms that may need managing when someone is in bed. Best wishes and thank you. Care is Treatment!
Thank you so much. We have room for lots of improvement in what we have observed and will now have responsibility for tonight. So grateful to all three of you.
Alison, thank you so very much for those compliments. Your mama is so lucky to have your loving care. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net for so much more information. How wonderful you have a mom to take care of. Best to you.
Whoops Allison and Barbara, sorry I replied to the wrong comment. Thank you both for visiting out videos - please head to our website:
Www.The CarePlan.net for lots more info and support.
I’ve worked many years in care and believe me this is making it look so easy. In reality with obese stroke patients we used at least three carers . The bed would be at waist height so carers are not bending their backs. And most importantly a carer should be on the other side of that bed in case the patient rolls out of bed. Think moving and handling regs are somewhat different to ours in the UK. Also we never move patients in the bed without slide sheets .
You're so right Vanessa - we also use slide sheets and of course always get help if possible with the obese, lethargic or rigid patients. Thanks, for all you are doing in the care arena - keep watching, we're adding more and ck out the website: OdonataCare.com
This is so easy, except in reality you would be trying to ward off the hands and legs.
I wish all residents were like this
I really needed this today. Thank you for making this video and sharing it with us. This new level of care we're facing IS DAUNTING but having the steps broken down is extremely helpful. I appreciate it
So glad it helped and you are so right. This is a complex procedure and once you’ve done it several times she will get more practiced. You will find things that work well for you and your patient. Each one is different, of course, based on their ability to help sometimes their resistance to your care, etc. please consider supporting us by going to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our five dollar booklet which will make you an expert in treating the symptoms that come up with most bedbound patients. Best wishes in your caregiving!
Alicia, how's it going for you? It's my first day and I'm already giving up 😭
@Ducky oh honey, don't give up. You're stronger than you think you are ! I wasn't sure I could do this either, but somehow, I did.
Thank you so much for checking up on me. I can't explain why that's hitting me so hard. A person I've never met, out there in the world, asking how I am.... that's incredibly kind of you. my mother in law, the woman I was caring for, passed away on Tuesday. I think the only positive things I can say are that we honored her wish to die at home and that she's no longer suffering. I'm grateful for that.
I don't know your situation or How long it's expected to last, but I promise you - you can do this ! I did feel overwhelmed at times, but I read a quote that helped me. It was something to the effect of "don't quit when you're tired. Stop when you're done".
You will be tired. You will get frustrated. It will be emotional. But it is temporary. At some point, this will be over. Remember what you're doing this for. It's going to be ok. It may not always feel that way, but it's true.
If I can help you in any way, please let me know. The one thing I kinda regret is not talking some of this out. I'm the type that just says I'm fine because I don't want to bring others down. The truth is that I wasn't fine. It was very hard going thru this but I felt like a jerk if I complained because I wasn't the one who was dying.
But everyone has a breaking point ! You're a human being who is not perfect and has limits. It's ok. It's human nature. And if anybody is expecting you to be superwoman then you can tell them that I said to piss off !
Give yourself a break. Even if it's just a teeny, tiny thing that brings you joy - do it. Let go of worrying about things that don't HAVE to be done so that you can care for yourself as well. Eat. Sleep when you can. Take a shower. Put on clean clothes.
If the laundry or dishes pile up - oh fucking well. You'll get to them when you get to them. If you have a spouse/ partner, see what they can do without from you for a while. See what they can do since you have so much more on your plate right now. If you have kids, let them get away with murder right now. Lol, not really but if they spend more time in front of the TV or you let them eat something you hated up on the microwave, who cares ?
Most important of all, don't let anybody judge you. You're the one doing this. You do what seems right to you. Just because someone else has an idea of how things should go, doesn't mean shit. Your way may be different, that doesn't make it wrong. For most of this, there's no wrong way to do it. You're just getting it done and if they don't like it, too bad.
I hope this helps you. I wish you strength, wisdom, patience and hope. Good luck
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No kids, husband in nursing home (stroke 2017), and a 90% useless caregiver (for mom, not me). I need one too... I've been disabled for 17yrs. Mentally and physically. Now I have a brand new diagnosis of arthritis in my back & am supposed to turn her whole weight over? Not happening. I pulled her 3x on that ambulance pulley plastic thingy & threw out my back. That was in December, when she was sundowning like all-out.. trying to escape.. we had to install alarms on doors in case she does it when we're asleep (caregiver & I). No siblings, no one else will accept the job of caregiver.. why would they change her shitty diaper for $16.85/hr when they can get $25/hr minimum for basic house cleaning (just vacuum, dust & wash a few dishes).
And I'm doing all this for a mother who kept me in war at 14 and thereby caused multiple r@pes, one with AK-47 on my temple at 16yo. She did it to protect STUFF (she's a hoarder, another terrible mental illness).
Today a Hospice CNA changed her diaper, and 15 minutes later she's taking all the stuffing out of it. I did 4 loads of laundry today and have at least that many tomorrow....it seems it's gonna be every day. My back end Endo pain cannot handle it. I had 2 unsuccessful surgeries and now due to "opioid crisis" they're tapering me off all meds so I can't do anything (help mom, get 3rd surgery.. nothing). California.. Kaiser Permanente (worst insurance/hospital conglomerate in the US! But what healthcare is good here, lol).
I should have said this at the beginning but I'm too upset and frazzled (and frankly s*c*d*l) but THANK YOU SO MUCH for your reply, understanding, friendly way you speak (unlike most of TH-cam comments).. and I really wish you were my sister or a friend. You are AMAZING!!!! No matter what happens, I'll always remember this comment and I'll come back to it.. (I have a feeling that's gonna be often these days). I literally can't move yet I'm supposed to do this? No matter how i try, it seems nursing home is in her near future. Dementia is cruel, she doesn't even understand why a diaper is on her, even though she's just left the hospital where she wore exact same ones. We give her everything, she wants to hoard. She's taken every last nerve from me, now she's gonna take rest of my remaining strength and LIFE! I've lost half of my hair and 30lbs since December. HER Drs worry more about me than her, coz all her vitals, X-rays, every test is always okay.. she just got severe dementia/Alzheimers.. and she broke her own body. I told her times uncounted.. over the last 29yrs since we came to USA from Bosnian war that she didn't need to work hard & that this is gonna happen eventually.. coz my grandpa did the same thing.. and ofc lost use of his legs. But he was normal, no dementia...no belligerence. He was the only family member who ever loved me for realz. We have a couple cousins but they don't give a shit; they only knew us when they needed papers for coming to USA. They're pretty rich...but never EVER call their only aunt. I don't even know these people. And that's all the family. Just mom and me. I'm sorry but she CHOOSE this so nursing home it is. My back is worth more to me at this point. I have more organs not working than working.... because since 2020 I've been sleeping in my 22yo heap of junk car .... bought new in 2001 when i had a life, house and a career in civil engineering. Now I'm a nothing. An unpaid caregiver to woman who did everything to fuck me up in life.. albeit not from malice, but because she is like that. She will "offer" my services to others like i have nothing to do. And God forbid she lets me sleep through the night. No....it's always "gimme gimme gimme".
After seeing things such as 7yo blown up to bits (and the rest that would give you night terrors.. I still have em...29yrs later) - my nerves are shot. Besides my body. I'm 46 but feel like I've lived 7 lives of normal people, and I envy anyone who has normal, peaceful, boring life! I even envy TH-cam creators who have nice room without hoarding in it (you never know where anything is! No $ or energy to sort it out... coz there's donations, garbage and very important things - all mixed up together). Living like that for all of my life took it's toll. I'm a danger to myself and others sometimes. I told this to my psychiatrist and to cop i know.. they don't care! They only care after someone's dead. I don't want that to happen. I need hospital and surgery and better psychiatric care - but SCREW IT - i had the misfortune to become a refugee in the only country without healthcare!
You say shower, I don't have time or strength for even that. Or to make myself a sandwich. Once a person is like that - why live anymore? I don't see a point.
Sorry to vent so much...and so all over the place, but you see my mental state from this too. I didn't plan to admit most of this online.. but why not? I don't care anymore. I literally can't muster the strength to care. OR i care too much and end up waiting for a stroke, aneurysm or heart attack. No one can live under this much stress for this long.. something's gotta give.
Sounds like you had a good Mom who was not going against her own body to being herself into bedridden situation. Not the case here. She could have done NOTHING for 29yrs since we came here.. I worked. She has SSI. But if i told you all she did, you'd throw up. And always stuff more important than my life. I love her, but I'm gonna die for her. She's determined to take me with her (which would be great, I do wish to die...just not her way. She's done enough damage before i was even of age).
I'm rambling now.. got lost in my own thoughts and shitty life. And the tiredness from moving her around with CNA today to learn this shit. I didn't want her to go to a nursing home, but I'm not able to care for her. And no one else wants to. I've sunk myself over $8000 in debt to make her life as comfortable as possible in last days.. just to be thanked with "I'd rather look into your cold dead eyes than take those meds from your hand".
Parents sometimes screw up their own kids unknowingly, and kids end up in therapy forever. This one has gone faaaaaaar beyond that. My life is worth nothing. I have no "quality of life". That's just a distant dream... something to look forward to when I'm 65 😆 which I'm not even gonna see. If i see 50 that'll be a bigass miracle!
Now I'm thinking of deleting all this, coz you don't need such downers after just experiencing such a tremendous loss, Alicia. I am so very sorry and sending you hugs big as mountains...along with my sincerest condolences! 🥀
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me, and understanding, and encouragement! Everything you said was on point. I had to cry it out before writing a reply at all. Wish there were more people like you in the world - humanity in your heart is what separates you from even the Drs who took an oath not to harm. They have harmed me, and now Mom (and I can't do shit about it, except seethe at the injustice & human rights violations right here in Cali, not in a 3rd world country! She would get better treatment there, and I'd not have to pay $30,000 minimum out of pocket for a single endometriosis surgery).
Please don't ever lose that humanity and be careful of life.. i wasn't always this jaded and low. Life threw too many lemons, and i can't fight anymore. I'm done. They beat all the fight outta me. The same person who started working at 17 (3mths after arrival on a new continent after the AK -47 thing).. became a productive member of society by studying civil engineering.. have worked in 3 States (designed stuff for celebs and been a city engineer) ... bought my first home at 23, fixed it up and sold it ....then built a brand new one in another State with ex husband..... just to lose it all in a divorce! But i always thought "money can be made up, life can't". Until Endo woke up in me, when i had a miscarriage in Jan of 2006. To add insult to injury, the biggest civil engineering firm in my city Fired me over it. After telling me "take as much time off as you need". I bled for 3wks so that's how much i took. Now I'm houseless, broke (in debt, so worse than broke) and my organs are not functioning (bladder, etc). Migraines knock me down for 24-48 hours at a time, straight up puking the whole time (I've begged my Drs to observe me during them, but they refuse). I'm still bedridden.. except I don't have a luxury to be so. I have a bed (illegally) in Mom's apartment but there's no sleep there .. she doesn't understand that caregiver and I have any needs. It's only her. She's the only sick one. And since she doesn't speak English, every transgression of hers gets me yelled at. Neighbors call the cops 41x just coz I sit in my car on breaks from taking care of her and have a cig. This one Karen neighbor has been doing that since 2018 and I can't get restraining order coz I don't know her name (cops won't give it to you).
So what is the point anymore?
Winch the bed, change the diaper, then get all your work undone in 15min. No. Not even for my only parent. I can't. Let her eat cake!
You take care of you! Much love from this crazy person. And again - huge THANKS! You're a gem! Wishing you all the best in the future, may all your wishes and dreams and goals come true!! You deserve it if anyone does!!! 🌷🤗 🩷
This video was very helpful. I’m currently taking care of my grandmother and seeing this will make this process more smoother. Thanks
So glad it was helpful and I certainly hope you will be watching more of the videos because there’s a lot more to it than just changing the brief. Please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the symptoms you might come across and what you can do for them if they arise. Your grandmother is lucky to have your love and care. Best wishes
Thank you for creating this vid. I'm helping care for my newly-bedbound father and have so much anxiety about keeping him clean. This helps a lot.
PS he might be getting a long-term catheter. I presume that the process might be a little different for cleaning and changing around that?
How lucky for your father to have your loving care. Please visit our website: www.thecareplan.net and buy our five dollar booklet because it will review not only Care but how to manage symptoms that come up. Best wishes.
My mother in law just came to live with us while on hospice, I have been changing her and so frustrated because I knew I wasn't getting it right. Hopefully I can remember all the steps for the next changing :)
Thanks for your comment. You might consider setting up your phone or a computer next to the bed and just following along when you need to change her brief. She’s lucky to have your loving care. See our website www.thecareplan.net for lots more information on helping take care of a patient in bed. Best wishes.
Very thorough and explicit, thanks so much! I changed a gentleman yesterday and I can see a couple steps that I left out. I think the importance of taking your time is valuable and also I love the thorough cleaning with the wipes. Much appreciated and now I look forward to using my new skill rather than clenching my teeth whenever he is wet ! Oh, one more thing: the tip on lining up the back of the brief with his waist was helpful, I always find that challenging how to line it up. Thanks again and blessings to you all❣️🙏💕🌹🌾
Yes, you're so right! Thanks for viewing and please go to our website: TheCarePlan.net for much more information and for our booklet: The Care Plan Thanks for your work in the care giving arena.
@Gregg Venuti Thank you for sharing your experience.. Sending blessings and love your way.
Ty so much. Ive got a bed ridden client and the first time i did this was a disaster. I appreciate you!!
Practice makes perfect! And every person's needs can be different - you'll get it. Welcome to the caregiving team! Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net to buy our five dollar booklet which will review all of the major symptoms that may need managing when someone is in bed. Best wishes and thank you. Care is Treatment!
Very helpful. Nearing the time for my beloved husband will need this care as we go thru his stage 4b prostrate cancer. I can't imagine him being this helpless at this point, and I can't imagine him being this cooperative, but hopefully.... So much work. I feel I'm up to the task. Thankyou.
I’m so very sorry you are facing this challenge ahead with your husband but how lucky he is to have someone like you who is willing to learn about his coming needs. Please please go to our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our seven dollar booklet. It will Help you cure for any symptom. That might come up as he declines. Hospice is around. The country are using this at the bedside for families and patients. Each technique takes practice but once you do it several times she will get efficient and in a loving relationship there should be cooperation. Also, please make sure that your palliative or hospice team is getting you the medication‘s. You need to provide comfort as you provide care. perhaps you could practice with your husband to get ready for a time when he will be weaker and not able to assist as much. Blessings and best wishes.
I’ve trained as a pct in a hospital and this is exactly how they will train you. Always ask for help if the patient is a heavier patient! It’s not worth it breaking your back when a patient can’t help you turn.
Exactly! On my first day alone, the LVN was upset with me because I couldnt change a heavy patient by myself. The LVN told me the patient can turn by herself, but that was a lie!
@@prtnst ugh! Nothing is worse than a nurse not wanting to help you with their patient too! Also, thinking you can do it alone and then getting halfway through then having too call for assistance is such a hassle.
This happened to me yesterday 🥺 I had to change a elderly lady alone at night and she could not move and she was heavy and every time I would try to turn her she would say I was hurting her. I tried to get someone else to help me but no one could come. I finally got it on her but it wasn’t 100% straight and correct. I really tried the best I could and I was annoyed and sad over the entire situation
You're so right! Just figured out how to reply to comments so thanks for your patience. Don't forget to go to our website;
OdonataCare.com for much more info. Best to you!
I'm sure the woman was grateful for all of your efforts even if it wasn't perfect. I'm sorry you couldn't find assistance. Remember - if you injure yourself, you can't continue to help others so keep asking! Set that example. I used to work in a spinal cord unit and we always went in twos down the row every 2 hours to turn/position and change briefs - better for the client and the caregivers! Keep it up.
Sorry so long in responding ,, we are new to this youtube process and just figured out how to respond.
Thank you so much for doing this ! It can be so scary to do if you have never had training how to help an adult.
Debra, you are so right and it does take practice and being willing to just jump in. We are so supportive of anyone having to undertake this intimate and challenging care. Please consider going to our website www.thecareplan.net and picking up our seven dollar booklet which has an extensive array of information regarding both Care and symptom management. Best wishes in your own caregiving.
This is the perfect tutorial to show my sisters for my fathers care .Thank you
Thank you so much for that. I hope it will help your father. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net and pick up our booklet which has a tremendous more of information. And thanks for looking in. Best wishes
I wake up in the morning with you as my first thought. I sleep every night with you as my last thought. Why can’t I stop thinking of you?
In a world of chaos, you are my calm. Thank you for the warmth in your arms and your heart that makes me feel at home. Thinking about you.
You may be out of my sight but never out of my mind.
I cannot deny that a special person like you has taken a part of my heart away. I cannot wait to see you.
Thoughts of you will never stop being in my heart. I wish you all the best on this earth and hope you will be here soon.
It does not matter if we are together or we are far from each other. Either way, I always think of you anyway.
Thinking of
Thank you! I am a crying as I watch this video because I know this is what I am about to encounter and this video is so helpful.
Oh my goodness! So glad that we were able to help. Please watch all our videos and go to our website www.secureplan.net and pick up our five dollar booklet. It will educate you on all of the symptom management. It is needed with people at this point in their care needs. Care is treatment! Welcome to the Cara team. And thanks for your comment. Best wishes.
Thank so much for this video. It reenforced I was doing the process right.
Glad it helped! Thank you! 😊 Don't forget to visit our website, OdonataCare.com for much more. And thanks for the caregiving you are involved in.
Thank you. Brave patient 😃
Yes, he was a good sport Thanks for watching and don't forget to ck our website: OdonataCare.com for lots more. Thanks for the care you are providing,
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much! I will put my lap top in my mom's bedroom and play this video step by step as I change her brief and bed pad.
Lovely! Don’t forget to go to our website www.eye care plans at net or lots more information and many more videos. Your mom is lucky to have you as a caregiver. Don’t forget to take care of yourself too!
You ladies are wonderful at explaining. I know I'm going to find this fantastically helpful.
Thank you and so happy that another caregiver signing on to help. Please visit our website www.thecareplan.net and buy our seven dollar booklet which has so much information and support. Best wishes in your new adventure in caregiving.
Thanks for posting. Needed a skill refresher.
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Thanks for your comment - we just added one on bedbath - check it out and go to our website; OdonataCare.com for
more info. Best to you
As a covid grad from nursing school we were suddenly thrown into virtual learning and this skill was skipped. I want to be able to help my CNAs when we're short staffed and not feel like an awkward idiot lol sure I can pass meds but I also want to be able to do total patient care when needed. This helps alot
Thanks for your comment. Brenda and I are nurses with many many years of experience. We are finding that in the more compressed nursing school experiences that new grads are not even being given the opportunity to learn bedside care. It makes sense there’s so much to learn. Thanks for all your doing
This lady sounds like a good employee, for asking for this help that will benefit not only her but her job....GIVE HER A RAISE PLEASE....
Thanks for this - I shared the channel with my mother who is having real difficulty with hospice and the other medical assistants...they always either never show up or quit after a few visits...it's crazy..she is trying to do this all alone without help. Thanks for what you do!
So glad we could help. Best wishes as you navigate all the caregiving needs. Please do go to our website www.thecareplant.net and by R5 dollar booklet it will support you and all of the major symptoms needing to be managed one time or another. Best wishes.
a big thank you to you all- it has helped me a lot in taking care of my mom.
How wonderful for your mom that loving daughter is taking care of her. Say your thanks to us, and to improve her care by going to our website and buying our five dollar booklet which will reveal all of the major symptoms that she may be experiencing so you can help her feel better. www.thecareplan.net. Care is treatment! Best wishes.
Currently caring for a patient who can roll onto her right, but can't roll onto her left because she has fractures on her left side. Left shoulder, left thigh and left hip. Its a real struggle trying to get the bump on to the right side after its being tucked under her when turned on her right side, but we always manage to.
Its a really helpful procedure, because it allows changing of the bedsheets as well.
Caregiving is such hard work! And every patient and their problems really cause numerous challenges. Thanks for your comment and please visit our website:
TheCarePlan.net for much more info and our booklet. Thanks for your ongoing caregiving work!
Aida you can ask a medical device service and or the patients social worker to order an overhead frame that attaches to the hospital bed and has a bar that can be lowered so the pt can grab it with their good arm and bend the good leg as you pull thu the clean and dirty sheets .Hopefully the care plan highlighted can give you more info
That was amazing. Looked so easy but I know when I do it it won’t be so smooth. 😖
It just takes repetition and you'll get it. Every patient is different - keep learning by checking out our website:
OdonataCare.com Thanks
lol! It's a learning process. Give yourself grace. Your willingness to step in and do this, whether voluntarily or of necessity, speaks volumes and is most important. The fact you watched this video says you care about doing a good job, and that's half the battle.
Just take your time, try to find/use humor with them or just in your head if they aren't inclined to be upbeat with you. The more you do it, you'll learn your way to get it done. Also listen to the person's feedback on what feels right, what they can do to assist, etc.
I work in homehealth it was not easy for me changing a diaper lol I still don't get it .
This is so extremely helpful!! When you are suddenly in charge of doing this and it's demonstrated a few times, it all seems to make sense....until you get in the middle of doing it yourself and realize you forgot about several important things! Thank you very much for sharing this info.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and hoping you watch all of the videos! Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thecareplan.net and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
You are so right! It takes lots of repeats to get all the steps and sometimes you find your own way to provide care with comfort and efficiency. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thecareplan.net and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
Nursing student heading into my first placement...and it is palliative. Thank you. You are the only people who have said it is a complex process!".
So good to hear we are serving you. We’ve had so much nursing experience! Please offer our website www.thecureplan.net to your educators. The videos are free as you know. Good luck in your experience and thanks so much for being a caregiver. Care is treatment!
I wish I had seen this video when my mother was in hospice care. I struggled to change her diaper. Thank you for teaching this method.
So happy to help and wish it had been earlier as you mentioned. If you are still in the caregiving arena please visit our website: www.thecareplan.net for much more information. I’m sure you’re loving care was as good as any technique. Take care!
My sister and I struggled changing my mom’s diapers. She had late stage Alzheimer’s and could not help at all. Dead weight, and would even do the opposite of what we needed her to do. Why didn’t we look it up on TH-cam like we did everything else??!😳
Good video! Just want to add when rolling a person many times they will urinate. Know this from experience-especially if it takes as much time as seen in this video. I would place a wash cloth or pad on the peri area to protect from having to remake an entire bed.
You are so right! Just like when diapering a little baby. Never thought about adding that comment. Thank you. Don’t forget to visit our website:
wwwTheCarePlan.net for a lot more information and thanks for your caregiving.
Thank you so much for this video we are currently taking care of my dad and my brother has never changed an adult brief before so this was amazing so he could do it properly!!! Thank you sooo much!!!
Thanks so much for your affirmation. Please go to our website: TheCarePlan.net and pick up our booklet that will support you in all the symptom management that may/will come up for the patient in bed. Care is Treatment! Best wishes! Your dad is lucky to have both of your loving care.
I have a daughter who is paralyzed due to ms, and we have to roll her from side to side to change her as she holds on to the railing. We then clean her up, or bathe her, while rolling her back and forth onto a towel, and then proceed to dress her. It helps a lot when you have a loved one whose legs can’t straighten out.
Absolutely and how wonderful for your daughter to have your loving and skilled care. I certainly hope you wil consider going to our website to buy our $5 booklet which reviews all of the care you can provide for the major symptoms that may and often arise when a person has illness. We have been at this a very long time and know -
CARE IS TREATMENT!!! Best wishes, Nancy
Great video. My one suggestion is to not wipe from back to front. And don’t forget to dry the patient after wash them clean.
Thanks for the reminders. Please visit our website: TheCarePlan.com for lots more information and thanks for your caregiving!
Great help ...im taking care of my grandad......
Good for you! Elders need our care. Be gentle and patient with yourself. Go to our website for more info; OdonataCare.com and invite hospice in to support you - earlier rather than later. Thanks for your comment.
I’m helping my mom with her mother (my gramma). It’s very difficult.
@@TheHospiceCarePlan warning...all Healthcare people will encourage you to get hospice. This is not always the best choice. For instance my father fractured his hip 4 years ago they suggested hospice. Four years ago. Hospice is for end of life care. If you get hospice your parent will not get new medicines, no therapies, no rehabilitation. My father has Parkinsons he gets new medicines from time to time. He needs therapy or he will regress. If your parent can still be helped to the bathroom and sit in a chair keep it up. We where told to keep dad in bed after he had pneumonia. Now we can't get him out. If something you are told to do feels wrong trust your gut. We where told to put or father in an extended care unit during Covid. We kept him at home on a feeding tube. He is still alive and happy.
I ve been doing this for my husband living with transverse myelitis fpr 3yrs.Thank u very much.This is very helpful.
Wonderful! So glad it was helpful. Your husband is lucky to have your loving and skilled care. Please consider visiting our website www.thecareplan.net to pick up our booklet which reviews how to manage all of the major symptoms that may arise. Best wishes, Nancy
Thank you so much, ladies, for this life saving detailed instructional video. Nurses and professional care givers like both of you are real life heroes and human angels. Nurses have the noblest jobs in the world. So much respect and love for the incredible work you provide. 🙏🙏👍👍💪💪❤️❤️
What a lovely comment and thank you very very much. Please go to our website:
www.thecareplan.net for lots more information and educational support. It is our passion and our motto is Care is treatment. Thanks for all your doing in the caregiving arena.
@@TheHospiceCarePlan Thank you for the additional resources on your website. It is so useful and essential to quality care giving. 🙏👍👍❤️
You both did a great job, and so did the patient. I wonder how would you deal with a patient that’s in a lot of hip pain from arthritis.
Watch our video on medication management and give strong consideration to pre-medicating the patient BEFORE doing a bedbath or alot of movement. Check out our website at TheCarePlan.net and Thanks!
Thank you so very much. Extremely helpful. Sadly this is not the level of care & sensitivity that I’ve seen offered to loved ones in the past. I hope that I can do this well for my mom. Thanks again.
Thanks Jan, Best wishes in your caregiving - we believe
CARE IS TREATMENT! Enjoy our booklet.
Hello 👋 Jan how are you doing?
She’s very skilled, thank you so much for the demonstration.
Absolutely! I hope you’re able to take some time for all of the other videos. Care is treatment and there are so many elements. Visit our website at www.thecareplan.net for more information on symptom management. Best wishes in your caregiving in the new year.
U have no clue, how much this video helped me. I got thrown into a hospice plan of care last min as a home attendant,with no knowledge of changing a patient! Thank god, the family Im caring for was patient with me and decided I look up videos, on how to change a patient, this video is what i decided to click on and my client was satisfied! Thank you!
Thanks for your comment but I really don’t know what you’re saying. Bryn and I have 60 years of bedside nursing care and clearly we know how to change a patient. Certainly this is a patient that’s cooperative etc. We should visit our website www.thecareplan.net for our booklet that goes through 45 combined years of hospice symptom management. Hope things work out for you and thanks for your comments best wishes.
Very good Training
Thank you - please visit our website; OdonataCare.com for much more information.
In the long-term care facility we remove dirty gloves once we have cleaned the client (resident) and then put on clean, new gloves before touching the clean brief/lift sheet. She may have done that here and I simply missed it.
You’re so very right and in making this rather Organic video we didn’t follow exact technique. Thank you for your comment.
took care of my bed ridden grandma from age 16 until her passing 12 years later. now at 36 i have prolapsed discs due to overworked joints and had to do a bilateral laminectomy. NEVER will i ever blame her for it. and if i had to, i would do it all over again. take care of your loved ones. no matter the cost.
She was so lucky to have you providing loving care. I hope if you had to do it over our videos could help you and save your back. Take good care! Thanks for watching. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thecareplan.net and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy
Thank you for your videos. I’m a Caregiver and it’s always good to refresh.
Thank you! We’re so happy that caregivers are always interested in improving their skills since it’s the patient in the bed who is the beneficiary of your skilled care. Please consider supporting us by going to our website www.thecareplan.net and buying our five dollar booklet which will update you on every major symptom that patient’s face in a bedbound state. Our booklet is used for every patient that goes into hospice care. Thank you very much and best wishes in your caregiving.
Thank you for doing this. Xxx
You're so welcome. Please see our website; OdonataCare.com for lots more info. Best in your caregiving.
Do you have any advice about changing the sheets at the same time? Some patients pee soo much is soaks the bed as well.
Turn fully to the side, roll all wet sheets to center, unroll 1/2 of the clean sheet and the underpad, roll patient back
over full bump and pull off all the wet sheets - wipe down the mattress if need be and unroll all the clean - repeat if needed to get everything centered, tuck and put a clean brief on the patient. Really helps if you have someone to assist. Don't forget to pre-medicate for agitation or comfort if needed 3 - 40 minutes before the full process. See our website: TheCarePlan.net for a lot more info. THanks and best wishes
Thank you for this video.I’m a care giver for my wife and this help tremendously..
You're welcome and how lucky your wife has you to provide loving and skilled care.... Now you need to go to the website www.thecareplan.net and pick up our five dollar booklet which will review how to manage any major symptom that arises for her care. Care is treatment exclamation! Best Wishes and Happy New Year, Nancy
Thank you so much for this video! My grandma can’t help me (with rolling to her sides) anymore. I appreciate your sharing this information; I want to keep her as comfortable as possible.
You are so welcome and how wonderful for your grandmother to have your loving care. Please don’t hesitate to go to our website:
TheCarePlan.net For much more information and support. Best wishes to you in your own caregiving.
God Bless you for taking care of your Grandma.....do you know how many kids never even visit their grandma??? A disgrace
Would there be more glove changes or hand-washing with an actual patient?
Thanks for your question. Please make sure you apply gloves before patient contact and change if needed when soiled during the cleaning process. One should also wash ones hands after removing gloves. Please visit our website: OdonataCare.com
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That’s cute. 20+ year CNA here. Now think of someone grabbing, hitting, cussing at you, sometimes getting their hands in their own waste. Not to mention some are incontinent even more so you’ll end up with a full bed change if you don’t move at a faster pace. That’s what I get upset at is they show videos like this of best case scenarios to new CNA classes.
You're so right!!! And we have experienced the worst of the worst also - requiring actual sedation!. But you've got to start somewhere and set a standard. And guess what? I've been an RN for 45 years - at the bedside! Best wishes in your next 25. And don't forget to visit the website to buy our book: TheCarePlan.net Thanks for your input.
@@TheHospiceCarePlan floor nurse here of 40+ years and yes you need to have a baseline for care and this is how you do it then you can adapt it to fit the patient. I worked at a congested inner city hospital that was short staffed and you get to know what to do for each case scenario
Thank you for this video, I have to change my mother for the first time in about 6 hours, and I really learned a lot.
So glad! Head to our website:
Www.the care plan.Nett for lots more information and support. How wonderful your mom has you to take care of her.
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Presently, I am a caregiver for my Special Need sister. I use washable and disposable pads on her bed. However, the disposable pads are lightweight. Each night, I use 6 to 7 disposable pads.
▪︎Where can I purchase the heavy duty hospital pads ( chuck)?
I have checked the internet, however, I wasn't able to locate the good quality hospital disposable pads. Thanks.▪︎
I have to take the skills exam on the 2nd attempt tomorrow for CNA and this is incredibly useful, it was explained in a way I could understand and I will practice on my residents this evening, hopefully I will pass the skills tomorrow!
Best of luck! We need new excellent caregivers. Please watch all of our videos and you will be an EXPERT caregiver with hospice expertise. Brenda and I have over 50 years of actual bedside hospice care and are still working full time! Please consider going to our website to thank us for the FREE videos at www.thecareplan.net and pick up our $5 booklet which will review how to manage ALL of the major symptoms that may arise. Care is treatment! Thanks again, Nancy