Domino Lane

Memories of rural life on a Pennsylvania farm in the early years of the 20th century. Although the topic is different, I've added (in 2009), my cousin's absorbing paper, "The Handicapped At Home." REMEMBER: To start at the beginning, you must click on the June 2006 section of the archives, go to the June 25th entry, then "scroll up" from there.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Judy: Part III, a.

Part III
9 P.M. to 1 A.M. - Evening Care
A. Once back in bed and undressed, evening care never varies. It always includes:
1. A thorough inspection of the skin of the hips, buttocks, heels, etc. for any signs of red or white spots. In the event one is found, it is rubbed with ointment or powder until the color approaches normal.
2. A thorough washing, rinsing and patting dry of all strategic areas. We use abundant Desetin powder in the rear folds and a coating of vaseline from a plastic tube in the front folds of the thighs. (We use the type type vaseline because it remains untouched until used. We apply it to the groin area because we have found this delicate skin to be inclined to slough and split and have been very pleased with the results of this precaution.)
3. Nightgown on, face and hands washed and the ritual is completed.

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