Bathing
The 10 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and manage a regular bathing routine in people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
There is a special section on Bathing Resistance in the Behavioral Issues menu.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
There is a special section on Bathing Resistance in the Behavioral Issues menu.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
Alzheimer's Society
Geo Location: All (UK)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
This is part 1 of a 5 part series: 1) Washing and bathing, 2) Understanding the issues around washing and bathing, 3) Safety precautions and aids when washing and bathing, 4) Washing hair and using the toilet, and 5) When someone with dementia is reluctant to wash.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide
Nataly Rubinstein, MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM
Pages 155-169
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 10 reasons why a person with dementia may not want to bathe and 10 ways to better understand and overcome each of these obstacles. Describes personal hygiene issues and bathing. Has 14 suggestions to encourage bathing.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Aging Care
Carol Bradley Bursack
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses how often seniors should bathe. Looks at how memory loss, confusion, and fear effect bathing. Has 6 tips and tricks on how to help a senior with dementia bathe. Also discusses how depression may contribute to a decline in bathing and grooming habits.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Pathways Home Health and Hospice
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Begins with 8 universal tips. Has 5 creative bathing techniques families have developed. Also has a side bar on successful bed baths.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 4 tips you can do before you begin bathing. Has 6 bullet points on helping the person feel in control. 8 ways of adapting the bathing process. Also has 4 suggestions for after bathing.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
Dementia Care Central (National Institute on Aging)
Geo Location: All (US)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Begins with 5 general tips for a successful bath time. Discusses safety in the bathroom and comfort issues, including 4 thoughts about water temperature.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
Sally Willard Burbank, MD and Sue Pace Bell
Pages 120-123
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Looks at the different aspects of bathing with many helpful hints. Generally follows a step-by-step walk-thru of the bathing process.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
Elder Care Online
Edyth Ann Knox
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Listing of 10 tips on safely bathing a person with Alzheimer's.
