Personal Hygiene
The 13 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and manage the personal hygiene of people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
We also have separate sections on dedicating Bathing and Bathing Resistence.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
We also have separate sections on dedicating Bathing and Bathing Resistence.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Extraordinary90%
Coping With Behavior Change in Dementia: A Family Caregiver's Guide
Beth Spencer and Laurie White
Pages 51-57
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Begins with 8 warning signs that an evaluation by a dentist is needed. Lists 17 bullet points examining possible physical, medical, and emotional causes of poor oral hygiene; followed by 20 strategies to deal with those causes. Has 7 environmental causes and 9 strategies to try. Has 13 other considerations for good mouth care. Plus 7 communication tips and strategies for good mouth care.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
Alzheimer Society Canada
Geo Location: All (CA)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Has 6 tips for oral care and 3 tips for dentures. Discusses dentist examinations and treatment. 7 signs of oral care problems to look for.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD and Catherine Verrier Piersol, PhD, OTR/L
Pages 75-76
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Has strategies to manage resistance to grooming ana personal hygiene. Lists 11 changes to the home environment. Also has 4 changes you can make to routines.
ALZSmart Score™ - Very Good70%
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
Paula Spencer Scott
Pages 236-238
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Explains why personal grooming may become a challenge. Has 4 tips for make-up. 6 tips for hair care. 3 tips for shaving. Plus coping tips for caregivers.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good65%
Dementia Australia
Geo Location: All (AU)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
[PDF - 2 Pages] This 'Help Sheet' provides information about caring for the dental health of people with dementia. It discusses some of the possible causes of dental problems as well as practical advice for maintaining the best possible dental health.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
VeryWell Health
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses hair care, teeth care, nail care, shaving, as well as other hygiene issues. Has 9 tips that may help reduce resistance to personal care tasks.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
Family Caregiver Alliance
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides 14 tips on dental care.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Pages 90-97
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Primary focus is bathing and dressing but also has oral hygiene. Explains the importance of good oral hygiene. Covers brushing teeth, dentures, and mouth care.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
Surviving Alzheimer's (2nd Edition)
Paula Spencer Scott
Pages 234-235
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes why oral care problems happen. Has 8 things you can try.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Offers 6 tips for daily oral care. Also has 3 suggestions for working with the dentist.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average45%
Dementia Australia
Geo Location: All (AU)
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes different types of hygiene issues. Discusses possible causes of hygiene issues.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average40%
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
Sally Willard Burbank, MD and Sue Pace Bell
Pages 120-126
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Covers bathing, dental care, and shaving. Discusses dental care through the stages of the disease.
