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.
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.
Washing and Bathing
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good75%

Thoughtful Dementia Care: Understanding the Dementia Experience

Jennifer Ghent-Fuller

Pages 141-144

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Includes many examples of practical advice to overcome the resistence bathing. Well rounded.  It also has contextual framework.
Thoughtful Dementia Care:  Understanding the Dementia Experience
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.
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias:  The Caregiver's Complete Survival Guide
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.
Bathing Tips and Techniques for Dementia Caregivers
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.
Bathing a Patient with Dementia
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.
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.
How to Safely and Effectively Assist an Individual with Dementia with Bathing
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.
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
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.
Tips On ... Bathing
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%

Understand Alzheimer's

Page 81

Geo Location: All

ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents

Lists 8 tips for bathing.
Understanding Alzheimer's

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