So most of you know our background. Mom has moderate to severe Alzheimer's & Dementia and lives five minutes down the road at a great Memory Care Home. She is currently about week four into a calm & content stage following several months of rage and unhappiness. She can't remember that she worked out at the gym earlier today, but for the second time, she's remembered to ask me about going to get her nails done.
As far as I know, she has never gotten a manicure before...
So should I take her? I'm not really sure how she would enjoy the "sensations" etc. being touched, files, warm water, clipped cuticles etc.
Not really a critical issue, but I thought you guys would have some good ideas. Thanks!
For the past couple of years, I have been giving her Mani-pedi at home. Most of the time now that only involves clipping her nails and applying lotion ;-)
John
My mother-in-law had advanced Alzheimer's & Dementia. She lived with my husband and I until she passed away. On a routine basis we had an RN that specialized in going to elderly homes to provide toenail trimming and for a reasonable rate.
The RN used a Dremel, (I would not have tried - lol). Nothing fancy thereafter, like polish, just the trimming and filing with the Dremel, which made her toenails look great. My mother-in-law liked having it done, and she never complained or expressed any fright.
Taking her out to have it done would have been difficult, and she may have been frightened about it. I believe getting her nails done in our home added to her comfort level for feeling safe during the procedure. Otherwise, for her it would have been like going to the doctor or lab, and she wasn't always comfortable with those surroundings.
Have you asked her? I agree with others: it is a lovely activity for you and your mom to do together. Be aware that often an 'extensive' massage is offered with the manicure (or/and pedicure). You might need to tell them to 'go easy' on the massage-gentle is better, if any.
There is a video on Youtube called alive inside... I urge you to watch it
JOHN that is wonderful. You're a loving GOOD son to do this for her. Be sure to continue.Iiknow it helps...
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IsThisReal? I agree. and hola chica. (and thread starter/original poster JJGOOD)i say yes!Do it!
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ISTHISREAL:
With my father he is (not)difficult, as you're citing on your loving dad, as dad love to go out, and then rest/nap and relax late afternoon or just stay up and relax/eat another snack laugh talk!
But i agree, she should take her to get a mani (a manicure) yes! I sure would.I take dad out just about daily, and at times 2x a day or on a 1 to 2 hr.drive even at times, stop at different local places,and i try to make sure he is always "Active" and it helps him with his (not severe alz/dementia)as he has the more "short term memory loss"and remember all his childhood! amazing how that is."and his other things in life but just the "short term"as of right now he suffer from short term memory loss,then it "returns"if i mention it to him he "Remember!" so to the woman who asked if she should take her loving mother for a manicure, YES! DO IT! ENJOY! as other posters cited "maybe ice cream after"or do something else. .I do this all the time with dad, would stop at a fast food place even for his favorite chicken nuggets, or ice cream cone for him, while me and mommie, we see how much he REALLY enjoy it. It helps,and his dr., agree "outings always help"and we are seeing that.
God bless you all.
Adios.
Enjoy
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The rehab had a manicurist that visited on certain days. This was not covered by medicare. They also had a podiatrist visit by appointment for the feet and toenails. He even gave her a flower and medicare got the bill.
The case worker told me about this little perk and we both felt good about it. Now I take her in for one about every month or so.
Now I need to find a good hair dresser, not a fad stylist.
I'll take all the good days and soak them up! I'm trying as best I can to prepare for when she forgets more and more, but honestly, I don't even know how. One day at a time!