Shampoo screen - a comfortable new aid for the elderly and those with dementia

When you get older and get stiff necks, develop dementia or have scalp problems that require special treatment, there are everyday situations such as washing your hair that can become unnecessarily time-consuming.

If the neck is stiff, the elderly person cannot lean back when washing their hair, and the same applies if the elderly person sits on a bench or chair. This means that water and shampoo run down the face and cause burning and discomfort. Some people can cope with this by holding a cloth over their eyes, and this can help, but it often does not work very well. For the caregiver of the elderly person, there is a lot to keep track of in this situation. This can lead to inappropriate working positions, and there are simply not enough hands to carry out all the tasks.

For people with dementia, washing their hair often means they become restless and reactive, which makes the whole hair washing situation difficult for both the person with dementia and the caregiver. This often results in the person with dementia not getting their hair washed properly, not getting it washed at all, or the collaboration and the time that should actually be nice and cozy, not working for both parties.

In my work on producing Capzy, it quickly became clear to me that the elderly group has a great need for help with the hair washing situation. I therefore tested the shampoo screen in several different nursing homes, especially for residents with dementia . I was very pleased with the feedback and evaluation of Capzy that I received from the staff and, in part, the elderly.

As Capzy is completely tight, can be adjusted to the head size and is easy to handle, it has been highly praised for these properties by the staff. The carers have also focused on the fact that the softness of the silicone and the transparent model mean that the elderly do not feel uncomfortable and do not feel enclosed by having the screen put on, and that the elderly are very calm and enjoy washing their hair together with the carer.

In my circle of friends, I have met quite a few who have had experiences with a family member with dementia who has either completely refused to have their hair washed, or where it has been very problematic. The problem is apparently widespread, and I think it is a shame that such a basic human right as having hair washed and having good hygiene is often a burden on the elderly person and the care staff.

The caregivers at Pedershave Omsorgscenter in Frederikssund also made me aware that there are quite a few elderly people who have scalp problems that require special treatments and shampoo that must not get into the eyes and face, and here Capzy can also handle that problem.

I recently spoke to a customer who had bought a Capzy for her sister-in-law with dementia, and she had been at the nursing home herself when her sister-in-law was supposed to wash her hair with her new Capzy on. The situation turned into a very positive experience for everyone, and she offered the staff to test the screen on other residents at the home, as she thinks others should also discover and benefit from it. It is really great feedback to get from your customers, and it helps give me a great feeling of making a difference in the world when my product can have such a big impact on other people's everyday lives.