Getting someone with dementia to shower isn’t about forcing them — it’s about understanding their reason for saying no and working with it. Maybe they insist they already showered, maybe they’re afraid of falling, or maybe they just don’t see the point. Instead of arguing, meet their concern with empathy and a creative solution. Safety equipment, comfort items, or even a small motivation can make all the difference. I created a full course with over 4 hours of content to help you bathe someone w
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Showering can feel overwhelming for someone with dementia, especially when modesty is a concern. Here are three ways to help: Honor preferences. Respect their comfort level by choosing caregivers of the same gender if possible. Provide visual barriers. A towel or shower curtain can give privacy and reduce stress. Allow underwear. If it’s an incontinence product, it usually stays in place during the shower and can be removed at the end. If it’s regular underwear, it will quickly become uncomforta
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What do you do when someone with dementia flushes their incontinence products and clogs the toilet? This is a common issue, and it usually happens for three reasons: lack of experience using incontinence products, embarrassment about accidents, or confusion about what to do. Instead of letting them guess, make things clear. Create a simple sign that uses the exact word they use (brief, pull-up, underwear) so they know where to dispose of it. Keep a trash bin nearby, labeled and easy to access. T
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When helping someone with dementia use the bathroom, modesty can be a big barrier. If a person is grabbing their pants or pulling down their shirt, it often means they feel uncomfortable or exposed. One simple strategy is to give them a hand towel to hold. Not only does it satisfy their instinct to grip something tightly, but it also works as a modesty barrier between caregiver and private areas. This small adjustment can protect dignity, reduce anxiety, and make toileting safer and less stressf
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Does your person with dementia say “I don’t need to shower today”? Here is an easy solution. Don’t: Try to convince them of something they don’t already believe ie that they need to shower today Do: 1. Get curious. If today isn’t shower day, what days are? 2. Pick shower days with them 3. Make a shower day today that day 4. Give them something they like post shower Tell me in the comments if you can relate by commenting about your situation. Dementia Care Tips 101 is a new series is your practic
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