Guest guest Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 In a message dated 2002-02-07 10:03:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, Mandelbh@... writes: > electric razor We follow the very same steps, but somehow the razor, a new one does not catch the hairs very well.. seems that either his skin is dry and flakey or greasy,one of the problems of Parkinsonism. Any answer? Ev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 In a message dated 2/7/02 10:53:50 PM Central Standard Time, sanclown@... writes: > What a job, but I got him shaved and he always looks so much better shaven. > I dread having to take on this job (along with all the others - can you tell I am one big wuus??). Other than being in a hot and humid climate, what is actually wrong or uncomfortable about having a beard? Other than the growing-out process? Seriously. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 I have the same problem with my dad.....haven't quite got the act of shaving a face down pat yet. Today I tried the suggested laying him down and having him relax. It worked!!!!!! One problem is the electric razor, same as mentioned before, it doesn't seem to get all the facial hair. Plus my dad has developed some kind of a skin rash thing. Now he has to have an antibiotic cream applied to his face after shaving. The hair below his chin and on his neck was so long, and he indicated it was hurting him. I ended up using the nh disposable razors (2 of them) and shaving cream. What a job, but I got him shaved and he always looks so much better shaven. Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 Cheryl Funny you should mention growing a beard.....there have been a few occasions when I have told the staff......dad will be growing a mustache this week. Just is so difficult to shave under his nose that it at times just doesn't seem worth it. When the time comes you will find the strength and will power to do this and any other task that faces you. I am so surprised at what I have tackled...whoa! Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 In a message dated 2/8/02 9:54:51 AM Central Standard Time, keakw@... writes: > Also, for an LBD patient, it seems that drool and food would get caught in > the beard. , that never crossed my mind! You are absolutely right, and it seems to me shaving would be easier than shampooing. Bob has worn a beard and liked it, but that was during cold land winters. Oh yes, it will be easier to learn to shave him than I anticipate. Perhaps my reticence is knowing that at that point he will have gone much further downhill. Thanks for the input, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 In a message dated 2002-02-08 12:07:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, LewyLady@... writes: > shaving would be easier than shampooing Don't count on it...I have been trying to talk B. into GROWING a beard. Guess I should think twice. Ev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Cheryl, You ask what is wrong with having a beard. Nothing , if it is what the man wants. For many men, having a clean shave is part of feeling well groomed, sort of like a woman having a clean face. I know when doesn't get a shave, he feels grungy all day. And, he has never liked beards, so I wouldn't want to force him to grow one just because I don't feel comfortable shaving him. Also, for an LBD patient, it seems that drool and food would get caught in the beard. If the patient has a caregiver willing to keep it clean, that might not be such a big problem, but in a nursing home, I wonder how often the beard would get cleaned. Don't worry, Cheryl. It isn't that bad a job. I usually shave with an electric shaver, but have used a Mach 3 razor on him, without any real problem. The caregivers we've had usually need to learn to shave a man, but don't have too much trouble learning. In fact, it kind of feels like you've accomplished something neat when you see your fresh shaven husband and know you were able to do that for him. At least, I feel that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Sorry about Dad's rash, Sandie, but glad you found the " laid back " shaving method easier. Ain't it like this always? You solve one problem and another pops up. Hope this one fades away fast. Thanks for the response. Bertha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Cheryl, nothing is wrong with guys having a beard. It makes a lot of sense, except.... that my husband drools, drools, drools continuously and wears a bib, during meals, after meals, all day, all night... Need I elaborate? At least I can quickly change the bib as needed. We don't want to introduce additional medicine to see if we can decrease the drool, because he is on enough meds now. And he never had a beard, so I am not changing his style. On the other hand, one of my sons-in-law just grew a beard and looks so great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2002 Report Share Posted February 8, 2002 Ev, There may be an electric pre-shave lotion that may improve the shave. Applying a warm, moist towel on the face, then drying it thoroughly prior to the shave has been helpful to us. Does your new razor list an " 800 " number? Perhaps you could ask the manufacturer what their recommendations are. After all, it is their product you have invested in. Re: skin conditions, periodically we have found it necessary to consult a dermatologist because of problems related to Harv's PD or meds side effects. Grasping at straws again, with hope and best wishes, Bertha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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