{"id":11583,"date":"2021-05-22T19:20:42","date_gmt":"2021-05-23T00:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/?p=11583"},"modified":"2024-08-05T16:10:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T21:10:56","slug":"amazing-bathing-systems-residents-happier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/amazing-bathing-systems-residents-happier\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazing Bathing Systems Make Your Residents Happier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your residents deserve ease and safety when they bathe no matter their mobility issues. Comfort and providing easy assistance to the caregiver are essential for any assisted living equipment for the bathing experience. Only premium companies can deliver a spa-like experience that will make residents feel like the kings or queens in the facilities they reside.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a trusted bathing system supplier, consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/bathing-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apollo&#8217;s state-of-the-art bathing systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We have been leaders in infection control and skin care for over forty years. Our bathing systems are found in facilities that go above and beyond for their residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious about bathing systems and how they might benefit residents? Let&#8217;s discuss and explore how they make residents happy and the lives of care staff a breeze!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Bathing Intentionally Is Important<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many facilities may have their residents on a bathing schedule. Why is bathing so essential, and why can it be so challenging?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes residents with Alzheimer&#8217;s or dementia can be afraid of water. They either find the cold water adverse or have a fear of drowning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or memory can also be influencing factors. Gentle reminders and making the experience comfortable can help make the experience more enjoyable for the resident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep encouraging bathing even if residents are showing an aversion. Bathing is essential for infection control but can also offer physical and emotional benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6011066\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have found that bathing can improve fatigue, stress, pain, and improve residents&#8217; emotional health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggestions For Assisting With Bathing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for some helpful suggestions for assisting residents with bathing?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips that you can try:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication. Understand their fears and why they are refusing to bathe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide reassurance with a gentle approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install safe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bathing systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure you invest in a bathing system that emphasizes comfort, caregiver ease, and infection control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow for assistance from friends and family. Friends and family members may help encourage the resident to bathe. Also, if the resident knows a visitor is coming, they may be more inclined to wash independently.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have respect for privacy. Just as you like privacy, so does the resident. Sometimes, a resident may need a bit of time, and it may test your patience but allow them to bathe at their rhythm. Allow for options rather than direction and try to give them their space.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a bathing routine. Just like you, the resident will thrive with a bathing routine. Allow them to be a part of creating the routine rather than developing it entirely on your own.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have the bath ready beforehand. You never want to leave the resident alone, so make sure you have everything you may need before going to the bathing area. If the resident&#8217;s memory is intact, include the senior in preparation beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Does An Ideal Bathing System Entail?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want the bathing experience to be both safe and positive for your residents. Many bathing systems now have a spa design giving them a look of comfort and style. Residents can feel even more welcome with the added touch of towels, music, or lights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilities with adequate staff take the time to bathe residents, so special attention may be given. Time is taken, the water temperature is perfect, perhaps music is played in the background, sometimes even essential oils are added. Special care and comfort are taken for the individual residents during this time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side-entry bathing systems are an option to encourage independence. They allow for residents to wash as independently as possible. They also provide a warm and relaxing bath which calms anxiety while reducing pain. Plus, side-entry tubs promote independence and respect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal bathing systems for assisted living equipment facilities are caregiver-friendly! They incorporate internal disinfection systems, so they provide ultimate infection control. By using Remedy UV Germicidal water purification during bath cleaning and chemical cleaning system between bath cleanings residents and caregivers alike are protected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Considerations To Consider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are special environmental considerations before installing bathing systems for seniors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the distance of the bathing room from the residents&#8217; rooms and if it will be difficult for staff or residents to travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about the lighting. Poorly lit areas are a considerable safety risk to both residents and staff. Also, regularly change any lightbulbs or lighting that dims to keep everyone safe at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the area size. Can your space accommodate the bathing system you would like to install? Ideally, both the caregivers and residents should be able to move freely about the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing all concerns before installing the assisted living equipment will eliminate future problems, so you will have both happy caregivers and residents moving forward!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m Ready To Upgrade Our Assisted Living Equipment!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you have budgeted for assisted living equipment, and it&#8217;s time for your residents to experience the ultimate bathing experience. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apollo Corporation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers innovative bathing systems that will introduce your residents to comfort, healing, and wellness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, but Apollo has designed the bathing systems with caregiver safety in mind. You can be assured that risk is minimized to the caregiver so you can put the focus where it matters &#8211; providing comfort to your residents!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/contact-apollo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us for more information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about how Apollo can help your long-term care facility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your residents deserve ease and safety when they bathe no matter their mobility issues. Comfort and providing easy assistance to the caregiver are essential for any assisted living equipment for the bathing experience. Only premium companies can deliver a spa-like experience that will make residents feel like the kings or queens in the facilities they reside.\u00a0\u00a0 If you&#8217;re looking for &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/amazing-bathing-systems-residents-happier\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1272,"featured_media":12911,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bathing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1272"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apollobath.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}