You may be familiar with this product already. It's a shower wheelchair. It's made out of PVC, and the seat of it is designed like a toilet seat where a hand-held sprayer can shoot up from underneath. The wheelchair has small caster wheels on the legs. So you sit the person down in it, and wheel them directly into the shower, and you can pivot the chair during the shower to any position you need. When the shower is over, the person can be wheeled out, dried off and wheeled into the other room. The wheelchair can be wiped down and put away. I don't think it is collapsible. It doesn't rust as it is made from plastic. I found one in a thrift store one day and I told a man who cared for his wife this way about it, and he was desperate and ran up and got it the same day. He told me after that it made his job SO much easier.

I also noticed with my Dad that hypersensitivity happens . Water becomes painful . Especially if too hot or too cold. Nerves are damaged . Warm water helped or just washing with a warm cloth and a tub of water . I also noticed he still got embarrassment. Covering up a private body part helped too . Putting on favourite music helped to distract too

John I went back to some older videos and Heather has a beautiful voice she seems like she's in the beginning phase here? Not sure but I'm glad she got to enjoy her time out 👍

Yep as a Parkinson's patient with dementia you got it right with the time n space thing. I can't walk through a door frame or turn a corner without hitting the wall lol and I fell 3 years ago and broke my right ankle and 3 mid toes just from stepping down to the ground off my back porch I fell like a pole going sideways so now I'm very cautious and afraid of movement I wish I could suggest something as to the shower accept maybe play soothing music 🎶 if she enjoys it helps my anxiety

Will that permit be recognized in Sunnyvale Trailer Park? Randy will probably still have ya towed ya know, especially if you don’t bring him a cheeseburger.

Hi, whats the brand name please? This looks handy to clean the shower walls as well 😊

Prayers for you sir 🙏 thank you for staying by her side . It so hard to watch some one die twice ...

John, I am curious, none of my business but does dementia run in her family? My late husband's family dementia and Alzheimer's frequented his family.

God bless her Heart. My Mom had Alzheimer but I was not there due to being overseas . Sometimes she did the most wildest things . I hood hd us having if getting a assistant to help him out . Because caretakers get burnout and depression .

I have watched half a dozen people share their spouse's journey with this dreadful disease. You are education millions of people throughout the world. I was a care-giver to my late husband with Alzheimer's. I have to be honest with you, I would not be able to be a care-giver again, it took everything out of me. You are a kind, caring husband to Heather. Thank you for sharing.

I'm an in home caretaker. Most of my clients have a shower chair. It helps them to feel more secure & the fall risk is minimized.

I have early-onset FTD. What helps is being kind, but not condescending, and speaking calmly and clearly. Give your loved one time to respond; don’t rush them or assume you know what they will say. It’s hardest on caregivers, because you understand what has been lost. I feel as if my self has suffered erosion.

Way she goes. 💜

Thank you for sharing! You are a wonderful husband and caretaker! Please also take care of yourself!

I admire your can-do attitude. You’re doing such a great job of being vigilant without impatience. You’ve got this‼️‼️

I'm sorry you and your wife are going thru this. I hope today is a good day for you both. I watched a documentary recently called "Alive Inside" its so good. Hugs from Michigan.❤ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oqioZcpqzrTGdZc.htmlsi=G85WaVgKjvx2I3Gg

Have you watched any videos of Dr. Mary Newport? Her husband had dementia and she found coconut oil and C-8 MCT oil made a hugely positive impact. Good luck brother

Look into the work of Dr Georgia Ede. Incredible stuff.

Sir ive been watching mom go down 3 plus years. Youre both in my prayers. This stuff kills 2 at the time. Hope you have help. We do not

New subscriber here. Thanks for sharing!

That was totally my sister. She couldn't follow directions or watch anything with comprehension. She was 56 when it started to get really bad.

My mom is going through this (adopted) and she’s alone most of the time. It’s so sad to see 😢 Thank you for sharing these moments ❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

Good move John.

My sister-in-law developed dementia at 54. She had similar issues. Sending you and Heather peace and strength.

John...YT introduced your channel to me a couple of days ago with the video of Heather's change to eating with her fingers. A much loved member of my family is dealing with PPA--it's been a little over two years since diagnosis, maybe five since we first started noticing changes--and though each person's journey through this horrible disease is different, it helps to know about the varied ways it can manifest and how others are coping with its progression. This disease is hard on everyone it touches, but it is important to know you are not alone. Your love for your wife and your patience and compassion are inspiring and comforting. Thank you so much for sharing.

A raised toilet seat with a frame may help. as perhaps a bath bench or chair in the shower will. There are a lot of wonderful adaptive products available from medical supply businesses and some pharmacies. An occupational therapist will also have some great ideas on how to lessen the fear of dear Heather not knowing what is going on behind her. You two are such a sweet pair.

New subbie here. What your doing here is gifting alot of people. Very brave and giving on a painful snd hatd journey. My friend was afflicted with this disease from hell snd also my mom who i moved in with for 9 months. God carry you both❤

This disease is so heartbreaking and especially in you ger folks like Heather I have a very dear friend, my movie buddy, we went to many movies together, who developed early onset dementia and has been in a nursing home and wheel chair for too long now. She is a shell of herself. I miss her soooo much😢 Sendi g love znd hugs

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Thanks for sharing your journey with Heather.

I am taking care of my husband who also has early onset dementia. I have been learning as I go. I believe you are right about your wife's fear. I found that if you have your back to the water and they are facing you, you are able to help get them washed. Then have them move closer to you and rinse them. This way they can see you and you can explain what you are doing. I also shower him in the am because it he is not as tired. We have one of those higher type toilets. He doesn't have to drop back down as low. He also has a fear of falling back when getting in bed. I have him sit on edge of bed and put one arm behind his shoulders and my other arm under his knees and pivot him into bed. I hope this is helpful to you. I came across your videos yesterday and they have been helpful to me.

Thank you so much for your videos my mom was diagnosed with dementia and we take care of her it is such a sad disease

I wonder if you could get a nice teak shower bench that she could sit on and the water would then be in front of her. Of course she still has to sit down but maybe they make one that is taller so she doesn't have to sit so far down. I also know they make high toilet seats which might help. It elevates the seat so they don't have that feeling of falling backwards.

There is so much to learn about this horrible disease (condition?) Your videos are helpful, as are the comments others leave. Truly, community at its finest. Stay strong all......

September 2023 to now. These vlogs are so important to those just starting out caring for a loved one with a new diagnosis. With your wife, the difference in just 10 months it is such a vast decline. As a nurse, I encourage people to tell their stories and share their tips they have learned about the disease process they are experiencing. Just as what you are doing in this video. Such valuable information and education you are providing while mourning the loss of her future and yours, caring for her, and trying to manage your own emotions. Hugs!

We all know that ALL diseases suck. But the ones that rob you of your thought processes and memories suck the most. It shouldn't be this way. Bless you for loving her through this. Hugs!

These are really good videos John. Helps us who are following yours and Heather’s journey have a wee bit more understanding. I can only believe they are helping those experiencing what you are experiencing.

I came across the channel researching dementia and other individuals who have been diagnosed or the caregivers. Always looking for positive approach’s to care. My husband has been diagnosed. It’s just nice to network with others and you don’t feel so alone. Hope that makes sense. God Bless.

You're a good and patient man. Bless you.......

How long did it take to get to this stage? Respectful question. Thank you.

I think because I followed the Pippens yt sent this to me. My sister had been having memory issues for a few years but never was actually diagnosed, then in 2021 it started to really show and she was having trouble dressing, could no longer go out alone because she would get lost but I think she was in denial then in Nov. she had a stroke and surgery but never regained consciousness and as sad as it was I always felt like it was the easy way out for her. I would not wish disease on my enemies. Prayers for you and wife and you are doing a wonderful thing sharing this for others that might be in the same situation.

Good evening, John 👍

thank you for sharing. have you done any research into how a ketogenic diet may help?

Sorry to hear of the diagnosis. Live is so unpredictable and crazy. AND short.

Es sind Vergiftungen bitte schaut euch U.Werth die ewige Nadel oder Dr.Klingenhardt an es muss nicht so enden.Viel Glück und liebe Grüße aus Deutschland.💚🍀

Thank you for doing these videos to educate us. Big hugs, it's not easy for you.

Hope you get help when the time comes. Its a horrible disease.

Sharing is important as it gets the message out that you're not alone; others have done this and they can see you doing it. Being alone handling something like this is VERY difficult.

Oh John, this is so hard to see I can only imagine how it is to live this life. My mom needs memory care now - we have not pulled the trigger yet.

YT brought it into my feed. My mom was diagnosed last November and I will be her primary caregiver. Because of that I try to learn everything that I can.