Many people with dementia are almost always cold. What feels “comfortable” to us can feel shocking and painful to their body, especially during showering. In today’s video, I talk about why showering can feel so overwhelming and how realizing this completely changed care for a resident who used to fight us every time. Once we addressed the cold, everything shifted. I share three simple ways to help your person feel warmer and safer so shower time doesn’t feel like a threat. If you want the items
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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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