I am a retired teacher in the field of special education and I respect, agree with and admire your work. Thank you for the practical advice and application of your foundational belief in the dignity of all. Bravo!
With tears in my eyes, I want to thank you. I've been watching you on your videos for hours and your changing the way I'm going to help my wife. Thank You for opening my eyes. I know I have a lot more to learn.
@jeffhightower8217, thank you for sharing with us! We are so happy that you found us and we would love to continue to support you. We offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/.
Hi, @beckyhardwick6908, we wish that as well! Thanks for watching and commenting. We do offer many services for facilities and others to learn, if you check out (teepasnow.com/resources/for-professionals/#knowledge) or visit www.teepasnow.com for more information.
I'm just beginning in this journey 😢...right now I'm dealing with sundowners and weird (for him) actions. Like making the bed around me at 5:30 in the morning and getting dressed the minute he gets up where he was lucky to dress by 4:00 in the afternoon. Constantly doing the dishes and worrying what's for dinner....just to name a few things.
Hi, @patjones5723, it sounds like you are wondering why he is doing things that don't make sense to you. If you'd like to talk to someone, please reach out for a free 30-minute call at consult@teepasnow.com or call us at 1-877-877-1671. Another option might be to check out teepasnow.com/resources/for-families-and-friends/ Please know that we are here for you.
Wish things worked this well with my husband in a MCF... He has only been there for about 4 months and yells and kicks and throws and won't let the care partners help him with the shower. Very difficult to get him clean. The barber lady came yesterday and he absolutely refused to get a haircut. He is looking so shabby. I know I have to get over it, but it is sad to watch him - - -a man who was always so meticulous. Thanks Teepa.
Hi, @jeannemccloskey9416, I'm so sorry that you are seeing so many changes in your husband, that is so hard. Please reach out to our team as it sounds like you need to talk things over with someone (consult@teepasnow.com).
Same issue my husband can get violent when any hygiene is attempted from cutting his nail to showers up to hair care. I'm afraid of infection and getting hurt, to be honest
@debbielittle9592 try the same thing. Maybe say something is in his hair, take him to the bathroom to see if he can see it, then maybe start with the washcloth thing the same way. Then say "do you see that in your hair? Let me see if I can get it. " (of course, no), "hmm, let me try this (get a wet wash cloth), start in the back), "would you like to get the front?" Do it the same way. Maybe have the stylist nearby. If he's doing well, say, "I'm going to get 'X' to look at this" and let them start in the back, since the towel is already on him. You might can at least get a partial haircut this way. Does he do better a certain time of day? I would look at that as well. 😊
You are very welcome. We are so glad we could help. If you need additional support, we offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/. Take Care
Hi, @hollowichigo6483, so glad that you love our videos. If you would like to learn more, please consider our Champion Courses (teepasnow.com/resources/for-professionals/#knowledge) or connect with our team at 1-877-877-1671 to talk about more opportunities.
i absolutely love these videos, they're so insightful and positive ! my nan is starting to become more notably forgetful, like asking where they've just been when she and my gramp were driving home from a friends house, so i hope i don't have to put these videos to use, but i'm glad i have them just in case :) thanks for the videos Teepa & team !
Hi, @lel1160! We hope that you don't have to put these videos to use, but if you do, please know that we will be here to help you. You may also want to check out our website www.teepasnow.com or subscribe to our newsletter (teepasnow.com/newsletter-subscribe) to stay up to date.
You are so welcome @ellenfranchetti8169! If you would like more videos on this topic, please check out our shop at www.teepasnow.com or try this search of other videos here on our channel (www.youtube.com/@teepasnowvideos/search?query=bathing)
Very informative video.I have been Nurse for 12 years and now caregiver for almost 6 years,my employer has a dementia and lately she feels very stressed and scared, she holds me very tight that caused me Tennis elbow 😢,I can not stop working and have time off,it takes lots of patience to work.it’ll be really helpful if you can suggest something about make her feel relax she tenses her body❤like wood.
Hi, !sonalsuthar5119. Thanks for reaching out with your question. I'm wondering if you might want to check out Teepa's Hand-under-hand technique so that you can offer her comfort and when she is holding you it shouldn't hurt either of you. Here's one video (ruclips.net/video/vvm2RSFMZeY/видео.html) that might give you some idea. I also wonder if you might use a singing/songs or some kind of rhythm to help her relax when she tenses up. If you'd like to talk to someone in more detail, please contact consult@teepasnow.com for a free 30-minute session.
Every mirror in my house is covered or removed, I have tried everything to get my hwftd to take a shower, or a washcloth. No matter how I approach him, it doesn't happen
We would like to continue to support you. Here is a link for a 30 minute complimentary consult with a PAC mentor. Please follow the link and someone will be in touch with you soon! Take Care. teepasnow.com/contact-us-hubspot-form-to-ticket/
Hi, @neumichel, thanks for asking. Here's a link to a few articles and videos or you (teepasnow.com/search/?search=male%20care) on our website. If you would like to talk to somebody about your specific issues, please reach out to us for a free 30-minute consult. Consult@teepasnow.com or 1-877-877-1671.
My friend doesn't understand the words that I'm saying!! She constantly walks away from me as I try! She plays with the wash cloth, fights me at every turn. Help
Hi, @miraldybock7914, it sounds like it's very frustrating for you that your friend walks away and such. I'm wondering if you might want to talk to someone about how to help her. We offer free 30-minute consultation for just this type of issue. Please email consult@teepasnow.com or call 1-877-877-1671 to request a meeting. You may also be interested in these other videos (ruclips.net/video/inzWhk-UDBQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/iKT9YIVPREE/видео.html
My 76 year old mother now lives with me . She refuses to shower and change her diaper. She soils everything. I remind her to go but she says later . Later never comes . It’s been 5 months of her here and I’ve tried everything.
Thanks for reaching out. We offer a free 30 minute consult teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/. Please reach out and we would love to support you.
OK, Teepa.. now show us how to do that with a bedridden person with crusty scalp and shedding dead skin like 500 lizards simultaneously. That's my 90 year old mom. She was in an MVA on Nov. 12, was in hospital for 4 days then transferred to a nursing home where, when awake, she refused bathing of any kind, and it was thought she was going to die. I brought her home "to die" on Feb. 1 (today is March 7) but instead, she's rallied and she STILL won't allow bathing. The roots of her hair is basically cemented to her scalp and even combing it doesn't change the shape of it (she looks like Albert Einstein on a bad day) and the dead skin everywhere is absolutely disgusting. She won't even put lotion on herself!!!! She literally has clouds of dead skin flying around every time she moves I am seriously not joking.... (much like PigPen in the Charlie Brown cartoon with the dirt). HOW DO I BATHE HER IN THAT SITUATION????? Every word from her is "NO".
Hi, @freeatlast8282, I'm so sorry that you are feeling so frustrated with trying to help you mom. That isn't a good feeling. Maybe we need to think about how we are asking the questions if every other word is "No." I'm wondering if you would like to connect with one of our team members to talk things through. Even with all you've shared here, we have more questions before we can offer possible solutions. Please contact us at consult@teepasnow.com or call 1-877-877-1671 to set up a free 30-minute session. This journey is hard for everyone, but if we connect we might be able to get the right support for all.
True, many are very private but our goal is to show how with the right training and support you can keep dignity in tact while supporting those with brain change. Let us know if we can assist you. We offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/
If I use this excuse every time to getv them into the bathroom, will they catch on? I can definitely see the "let's look at your face in the mirror" once or twice...??? Also, the frustrated patient - most definitely my mom - after you've apologized and they have said their peace, then what? Do you just say that we'll work this out together and you just want to be there for them, or what?
Thank you for reaching out. It can be frustrating for sure and there may have to be a change of reasons to get your loved one to move with you. We offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/. Please reach out so we can assist you further with this. We have team members who would love to work with you and answer any questions you may have. Keep doing what you do! ❤️
I have a question about transitioning from panties to briefs ( pull ups ) . I have a new female client 80ish yr. Has just recently became incontinent , How do we introduce her to the brief?? Thank you . Oh I love you .
Hi, @elizabethhope1179, here are a number of other videos you might want to watch (www.youtube.com/@teepasnowvideos/search?query=briefs) for a few more ideas. You can also reach out to our team at consult@teepasnow.com to talk through your specific situation.
Were sorry to hear this. Please reach out and we would to support you. We off er a free 30 min consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Hi, @opalkeegan4439, I'm sorry that you are not feeling favorable about this video. However, we'd love to connect with you to understand it more. Please contact us at 1-877-877-1671 or consult@teepasnow.com to talk about it.
I am a retired teacher in the field of special education and I respect, agree with and admire your work. Thank you for the practical advice and application of your foundational belief in the dignity of all. Bravo!
Teepa-you're my hero! I am so glad you and your team are able to make these videos available for everyone to watch! ❤❤❤
With tears in my eyes, I want to thank you. I've been watching you on your videos for hours and your changing the way I'm going to help my wife. Thank You for opening my eyes. I know I have a lot more to learn.
@jeffhightower8217, thank you for sharing with us! We are so happy that you found us and we would love to continue to support you. We offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/.
I wish all facilities would show this to staff
Hi, @beckyhardwick6908, we wish that as well! Thanks for watching and commenting. We do offer many services for facilities and others to learn, if you check out (teepasnow.com/resources/for-professionals/#knowledge) or visit www.teepasnow.com for more information.
How lucky for a person who is in this field of care, gets to work with Teepa
Thank-you! I have learned so much over the past 2 years watching you all!
I'm just beginning in this journey 😢...right now I'm dealing with sundowners and weird (for him) actions. Like making the bed around me at 5:30 in the morning and getting dressed the minute he gets up where he was lucky to dress by 4:00 in the afternoon. Constantly doing the dishes and worrying what's for dinner....just to name a few things.
Hi, @patjones5723, it sounds like you are wondering why he is doing things that don't make sense to you. If you'd like to talk to someone, please reach out for a free 30-minute call at consult@teepasnow.com or call us at 1-877-877-1671. Another option might be to check out teepasnow.com/resources/for-families-and-friends/ Please know that we are here for you.
She has a section for sundowners
Wish things worked this well with my husband in a MCF... He has only been there for about 4 months and yells and kicks and throws and won't let the care partners help him with the shower. Very difficult to get him clean. The barber lady came yesterday and he absolutely refused to get a haircut. He is looking so shabby. I know I have to get over it, but it is sad to watch him - - -a man who was always so meticulous. Thanks Teepa.
Hi, @jeannemccloskey9416, I'm so sorry that you are seeing so many changes in your husband, that is so hard. Please reach out to our team as it sounds like you need to talk things over with someone (consult@teepasnow.com).
Same issue my husband can get violent when any hygiene is attempted from cutting his nail to showers up to hair care. I'm afraid of infection and getting hurt, to be honest
@debbielittle9592 try the same thing. Maybe say something is in his hair, take him to the bathroom to see if he can see it, then maybe start with the washcloth thing the same way. Then say "do you see that in your hair? Let me see if I can get it. " (of course, no), "hmm, let me try this (get a wet wash cloth), start in the back), "would you like to get the front?" Do it the same way. Maybe have the stylist nearby.
If he's doing well, say, "I'm going to get 'X' to look at this" and let them start in the back, since the towel is already on him. You might can at least get a partial haircut this way.
Does he do better a certain time of day? I would look at that as well. 😊
Mom is beginning to refuse toileting…this demonstration was so practical and beyond helpful…thank you !
You are very welcome. We are so glad we could help. If you need additional support, we offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/. Take Care
I love your videos so educational as I am a cna med aide in a nursing home
Hi, @hollowichigo6483, so glad that you love our videos. If you would like to learn more, please consider our Champion Courses (teepasnow.com/resources/for-professionals/#knowledge) or connect with our team at 1-877-877-1671 to talk about more opportunities.
If you care enough to watch videos, to question the status quo, you have a career.
You are fantastic. Thank you.
Wow, thanks so much @faithhood7479! We appreciate the recognition.
Your videos are amazing and very helpful
Glad you like them!
i absolutely love these videos, they're so insightful and positive ! my nan is starting to become more notably forgetful, like asking where they've just been when she and my gramp were driving home from a friends house, so i hope i don't have to put these videos to use, but i'm glad i have them just in case :) thanks for the videos Teepa & team !
Hi, @lel1160! We hope that you don't have to put these videos to use, but if you do, please know that we will be here to help you. You may also want to check out our website www.teepasnow.com or subscribe to our newsletter (teepasnow.com/newsletter-subscribe) to stay up to date.
Bless you!!
Thank you again. Sooo important!
Thank you so very much.
You are so welcome @ellenfranchetti8169! If you would like more videos on this topic, please check out our shop at www.teepasnow.com or try this search of other videos here on our channel (www.youtube.com/@teepasnowvideos/search?query=bathing)
I'm learning from the best. Thank you :)
Very informative video.I have been Nurse for 12 years and now caregiver for almost 6 years,my employer has a dementia and lately she feels very stressed and scared, she holds me very tight that caused me Tennis elbow 😢,I can not stop working and have time off,it takes lots of patience to work.it’ll be really helpful if you can suggest something about make her feel relax she tenses her body❤like wood.
Hi, !sonalsuthar5119. Thanks for reaching out with your question. I'm wondering if you might want to check out Teepa's Hand-under-hand technique so that you can offer her comfort and when she is holding you it shouldn't hurt either of you. Here's one video (ruclips.net/video/vvm2RSFMZeY/видео.html) that might give you some idea. I also wonder if you might use a singing/songs or some kind of rhythm to help her relax when she tenses up. If you'd like to talk to someone in more detail, please contact consult@teepasnow.com for a free 30-minute session.
I used hand under hand in a dementia unit for years. With men that CNA's were afraid to engage. it works.
Wonderful techniques. Thank you!
Amazing, i feel engaged
Glad to hear you are feeling engage, @noreenhozhele2016!
You guys are great!
Thanks so much, @eleonorabartoli2225!
Bless you
Very helpful about the privates
Glad that you found the information helpful, @lizberthpitcarin1908. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks so much this has helped me a ton😊
Thank you so much
You're most welcome @irmapena9319!
I love your videos I just love them thank you
Hi, @rbarrera1927, you are very welcome!
Every mirror in my house is covered or removed, I have tried everything to get my hwftd to take a shower, or a washcloth. No matter how I approach him, it doesn't happen
We would like to continue to support you. Here is a link for a 30 minute complimentary consult with a PAC mentor. Please follow the link and someone will be in touch with you soon! Take Care. teepasnow.com/contact-us-hubspot-form-to-ticket/
Would you have any advice for men (sons)? This approach seems more geared for woman to woman care.
Hi, @neumichel, thanks for asking. Here's a link to a few articles and videos or you (teepasnow.com/search/?search=male%20care) on our website. If you would like to talk to somebody about your specific issues, please reach out to us for a free 30-minute consult. Consult@teepasnow.com or 1-877-877-1671.
My friend doesn't understand the words that I'm saying!! She constantly walks away from me as I try! She plays with the wash cloth, fights me at every turn. Help
Hi, @miraldybock7914, it sounds like it's very frustrating for you that your friend walks away and such. I'm wondering if you might want to talk to someone about how to help her. We offer free 30-minute consultation for just this type of issue. Please email consult@teepasnow.com or call 1-877-877-1671 to request a meeting. You may also be interested in these other videos (ruclips.net/video/inzWhk-UDBQ/видео.html or ruclips.net/video/iKT9YIVPREE/видео.html
The Closed Captions don't work, can you fix it?
Thanks for letting us know, @ash4468. We'll see if we can fix it.
They're on now 😇
My 76 year old mother now lives with me . She refuses to shower and change her diaper. She soils everything. I remind her to go but she says later . Later never comes . It’s been 5 months of her here and I’ve tried everything.
Thanks for reaching out. We offer a free 30 minute consult teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/. Please reach out and we would love to support you.
My Dad won’t even wear a diaper he lets poop go down his leg of his pants. Pray! 🙏 that’s my plan!
OK, Teepa.. now show us how to do that with a bedridden person with crusty scalp and shedding dead skin like 500 lizards simultaneously. That's my 90 year old mom. She was in an MVA on Nov. 12, was in hospital for 4 days then transferred to a nursing home where, when awake, she refused bathing of any kind, and it was thought she was going to die. I brought her home "to die" on Feb. 1 (today is March 7) but instead, she's rallied and she STILL won't allow bathing. The roots of her hair is basically cemented to her scalp and even combing it doesn't change the shape of it (she looks like Albert Einstein on a bad day) and the dead skin everywhere is absolutely disgusting. She won't even put lotion on herself!!!! She literally has clouds of dead skin flying around every time she moves I am seriously not joking.... (much like PigPen in the Charlie Brown cartoon with the dirt). HOW DO I BATHE HER IN THAT SITUATION????? Every word from her is "NO".
Hi, @freeatlast8282, I'm so sorry that you are feeling so frustrated with trying to help you mom. That isn't a good feeling. Maybe we need to think about how we are asking the questions if every other word is "No." I'm wondering if you would like to connect with one of our team members to talk things through. Even with all you've shared here, we have more questions before we can offer possible solutions. Please contact us at consult@teepasnow.com or call 1-877-877-1671 to set up a free 30-minute session. This journey is hard for everyone, but if we connect we might be able to get the right support for all.
Peeing in front of others: my husband asks me why i close the bathroom door! But I'm private that way!
True, many are very private but our goal is to show how with the right training and support you can keep dignity in tact while supporting those with brain change. Let us know if we can assist you. We offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/
If I use this excuse every time to getv them into the bathroom, will they catch on? I can definitely see the "let's look at your face in the mirror" once or twice...???
Also, the frustrated patient - most definitely my mom - after you've apologized and they have said their peace, then what? Do you just say that we'll work this out together and you just want to be there for them, or what?
Thank you for reaching out. It can be frustrating for sure and there may have to be a change of reasons to get your loved one to move with you. We offer a free 30 minute consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/. Please reach out so we can assist you further with this. We have team members who would love to work with you and answer any questions you may have. Keep doing what you do! ❤️
I have a question about transitioning from panties to briefs ( pull ups ) . I have a new female client 80ish yr. Has just recently became incontinent , How do we introduce her to the brief?? Thank you .
Oh I love you .
Hi, @elizabethhope1179, here are a number of other videos you might want to watch (www.youtube.com/@teepasnowvideos/search?query=briefs) for a few more ideas. You can also reach out to our team at consult@teepasnow.com to talk through your specific situation.
@@teepasnowvideos Thank you..
I'm so tired of being a caregiver
Were sorry to hear this. Please reach out and we would to support you. We off er a free 30 min consult at teepasnow.com/services/consulting/phone-consultations/. We hope to hear from you soon.
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👎🏻
Hi, @opalkeegan4439, I'm sorry that you are not feeling favorable about this video. However, we'd love to connect with you to understand it more. Please contact us at 1-877-877-1671 or consult@teepasnow.com to talk about it.