Showering a person with dementia is probably one of the biggest challenges caregivers face.
Here are three things to keep in mind to make showering easier:
1️⃣ make sure the person is comfortable
2️⃣ be willing to try different types of “showers” — sink baths, bath wipes, bed baths, waterless shampoos, rinse free shower caps and body wash, etc.
3️⃣ respect the person’s right to say no – good hygiene is important, but we almost must learn to choose our battles and try again later
🌟 Bonus: respect a person’s preferences and previous routines: morning/afternoon/evening shower, showering after breakfast, showering only twice a week, a certain type of soap, a certain type of wash cloth, showering with music playing, etc.
What showering challenges have you faced with your partner? 👇
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