Electric Shaver recommend for Dad who likes straight Old Razor?

LadyGray

Dad's new memory care home doesn't want him to use his Classic Beloved straight razor (blood thinners + Dementia + Razor = not good). Any recommendations for something that's EASY he can handle? Is rotary better than the straight ones? Am thinking maybe the straight electric razors might LOOK or Feel closer to his ol'Straight razor.
I know Nothing about razors, and this will be a VERY DIFFICULT transition.

He also doesn't know he's about to be moved into a "Home" so I want to get him started on the razor thing in advance, the fewer changes to be angry about the better. (THAT will be another thread very Soon. 🙄)

Thanks in advance! 😊

harshedbuzz

@LadyGray

A couple of thoughts.

Your father may need help with whatever electric razor you decide on. Because of the short term and working memory issues associated with dementia, he may never reliably be able use it. This is especially true if he is one of those PWD who has any regression with the move into a new environment.

You may need to assist with this going forward. I like the Braun electric razors but they can be expensive. Gillette Treo is a manual razor designed for caregivers to use.

HB

LadyGray

Thank you HB. I’ll check out those brands. The facility, will be helping him the first few weeks with grooming and evaluate after that.

I think I’ll have to plan this out so I introduce it on a Saturday afternoon, then be there early Sunday morning to assist. Will warn caretakers so they can help when they come on on Monday.

Oh geez what an ordeal JUST for a Razor! BUT He’s been doing it this way for 75 Years, I’ll lower my expectations and ease him into it so maybe not a Complete shock when he does TheBigMove.

You’re also right about potential regression with the move, HB. I’m adding back up strategies in case (or WHEN) that happens.

harshedbuzz

@LadyGray

I can see a MCF banning a straight razor as it could easily be weaponized by your dad or another resident who wandered in. Residents in these places do tend to wander into each other's rooms in a behavior called "shopping".

I wonder if you are mistaking a safety razor— the old school metal razors with the flat 2-sided refills? Dad's place was OK with disposables, but they did secure all toiletries when not actively supervising their use.

LadyGray

He uses disposables, but is on blood thinners, so one bad miscut can be difficult. MAYBE if I tell them it's disposables they'll be okay? Will ask again. But they immediately suggested electric on initial discussion. Although he's never had issues before, the dementia trajectory is downhill so it's an understandable precaution. The facility is high functioning and grooming is included in the care pkg, but the more small, easy things he does, the better he'll feel about himself. Although I'm watching like a hawk and soon as I sense something is causing stress I ease it away from him.

harshedbuzz

@LadyGray

If you used the term "straight razor", ask about the disposables.

This is a straight razor. My grandfather was the only person I know who used one; he'd be over 130 were he still alive.

https://www.bing.com/shop/productpage?q=DOVO+Straight+Razor%2c+Buffalo+Horn%2c+6%2f8&filters=scenario%3a%2217%22+gType%3a%2212%22+gId%3a%22170633278345%22+gGlobalOfferIds%3a%22170633278345%22+NonSponsoredOffer%3a%22True%22&productpage=true&pdppageoverlay=true&bgscenario=l2&originQuery=straight+razor&overlayOfferIds=191264572072%2c170586551635%2c170586564566%2c170633278345%2c170646730180%2c239515969628%2c67908931728%2c153792283466%2c183553669921%2c274908210026%2c215591216501%2c83039803322&overlayId=170633278345&FORM=SRRPC1

LadyGray

Whoa, I totally forgot about that kind of razor, only seen in old silver screen movies!
DEFINITELY will bring up that he's using disposables, not That. THANKS!

CupcakesMom2

While I understand this might not be an acceptable solution, this is how I handled it. My Dad recently went into Memory Care and he simply isn''t shaving anymore at all. His beard and mustache are being trimmed short when he gets his hair cut there. My Dad hasn't noticed the change (due to his dementia). I realize this isn't going to work for most but figured I would mention it.

LadyGray

Thanks CupcakesMom2, I think he’ll eventually get to that point, maybe sooner than I realize. Every shared info & experience helps ♥️