Try: Shower chairs can be purchased at drug stores and medical supply stores

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Shower chair showering unsteady on feet fell in shower poor balance

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Don’t use bath oil it can make the tub slippery and may cause urinary tract infections

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Bath oils urinary tract infection fell in shower slippery tub slippery shower bathing safety bathroom safety soap

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try using liquid bath soap shower gel in a pump dispenser

Materials: Liquid bath soap soap dispenser that pumps

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: n/a

Keywords: Bathing shower bath soap drops things in shower

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use a hand-held showerhead use a rubber bath mat and put safety bars in the tub use a sturdy shower chair in the tub or shower this will support a person who is unsteady and it could prevent falls

Materials: Hand-held showerhead rubber bath mat safety bars sturdy shower chair

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Unsteady on feet standing bathing showering bathroom safety fell in shower falls shower chair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use a service such as meals on wheels which will bring meals right to cr’s home for more

Materials: Phone book

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Hates cooking can’t cook meal preparation healthy eating food diet

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Buy foods that cr doesn’t need to cook call to remind cr to eat

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Hates cooking can’t cook meal preparation healthy eating food diet memory loss

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: If cr is confused or frail never leave him her alone in the tub or shower always check the water temperature before cr gets in the tub or shower

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal

Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Bathing tub shower bath new to care giving

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use a stationary bike

Materials: Stationary bike

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Exercise coordination physical activity

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use soft rubber exercise balls or balloons for stretching or throwing back and forth

Materials: Soft rubber exercise balls or balloons

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Exercise physical activity

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use stretching bands which can be purchased in sporting goods stores be sure to follow the instructions to avoid injury

Materials: Stretching bench

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Exercise physical activity stretching

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed