Try: Be gentle and respectful tell the cr what you are going to do step-by-step before you do it for example i am going to wash your back now make sure the water temperature in the bath or shower is comfortable to cr
Materials: n/a
Categories: Emotional Psychological, Personal, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory
Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org
References: Adapted from the national institute on aging internet website www nia nih gov caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide 2011
Keywords: Challenging behavior refuses to bathe bathing stressed about bathing anxiety about bathing shower showering
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed