If you’ve ever helped someone with dementia bathe, you may have heard them say, “Too hot! Too cold!” — sometimes within seconds of each other. Two things may be happening: Different parts of the body perceive temperature differently. Try testing the water on their wrist or forearm before starting. Water feels warmer close to the shower head and cooler as you pull it farther away. Always test the water at the distance you’ll actually be bathing them. These small adjustments can make showering saf
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Some people with dementia find washing or bathing difficult, but by supporting them, you can help them to maintain their independence and quality of life. 🛀 Here are some tips on how you can make washing safer and easier for the both of you... 🎨 Choose colourful towels so they are easy to see 🚿 Handheld showers might be more comfortable for someone who finds overhead showers stressful 🖐️ If the person can feel the water with their hands first, this might reassure them before taking a bath or
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