We all know the horrible bowel problems of the elderly.
As if that isn’t bad enough.
How in the world, can a parent ask me to wash under her breast for a yeast infection, which I have been caring for a week, while laying supine in her bed, and upon lifting the night gown.....feces is all over the crotch, folds on the thighs, up to the belly button.
How the hell does that happen???????????
Take a look at her fingernails and I do believe you’ll have your answer.
Best wishes to you and your mom.
I get the loose stools.....dealt with this a long time.
You expect the bum, back of thighs to be soiled....but up to belly on the front??????
I hope you are doing more than just washing under her breasts. This infection needs a prescription cream. My Mom was a large breasted woman. She got this when skin was on skin. I had the NH and AL make sure she was always wearing a bra. Cotton is what she wore. It breaths.
It takes a while for a yeast infection to clear up and it itches. Better to be proactive and prevent it.
Best wishes.
They also lay 'supine' and a nighttime blowout was the worst! At least with a 'little' you can handle it pretty easily, but why should we be surprised when an elderly person does basically the same thing? And babies won't usually dig in their diapers---adults will.