During the last week, I and other caregivers have been helping clients who are alone at home and need care with bowel movement, grooming, massage, leg exercises and food.

One senior had only 20% of his kidneys working and I did the following to ensure good bowel movement:

• Mix warm drink of prune juice, aloe and cranberry juice (with drops of mineral oil)
• Massage back in downward motion before going to the toilet
• Inserted glycerin suppositories while using finger tips to massage the anus and to stretch
• Cooked bone broth and egg omelet with lots of onions and garlic (spices of turmeric and cumin)
• Hot compresses on his back and told him to not control his urine/poop
• Got his appetite back with home made mouth wash of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda
• Cleaned ears with hydrogen peroxide
• And other caregiving tips from Motherhealth 408-854-1883

A 62 yr old with paralyzed arms and…