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7 Tips for Getting Someone With Dementia To Shower or Bathe
Kathryn Watson
  • Apr 1, 2019
  • 3 min

7 Tips for Getting Someone With Dementia To Shower or Bathe

“I never dreamed we would be dealing with this situation. Mom was all about appearances when we were growing up. She did not step outside the door of our home without her hair perfectly coiffed and her makeup on. She was such a lady! But now, she refuses to bathe or shower. And she smells! Additionally, she wants to keep the same clothes on day after day. This is so unlike her. What Can we do?” ~Amber Unfortunately, this story is not uncommon. It is a challenge that many fami
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Are Sponge Baths Good Enough?
Kathryn Watson
  • Nov 28, 2016
  • 3 min

Are Sponge Baths Good Enough?

Getting an elderly person in and out of the shower is no easy task. For someone living alone without help it can be a real nightmare. Add Dementia to the equation and you have a very challenging situation. So the question of sponge baths comes up. Is It Enough? Well now, that would depend on a few factors. An elderly person living alone may have trouble reaching areas that need to be cleaned. This could result in chronic UTI (urinary tract infections). These infections are b
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