Music can be a powerful tool during bathing for someone with dementia. It can calm anxiety, make showering feel more enjoyable, and even turn movements into dance steps that make washing easier. The right playlist can completely change the tone of the experience. Tell me in the comments how you’ve used music to make showering or bathing easier. I’ve created an extensive course all about how to shower someone with dementia. Comment SHOWER GUIDE below and I’ll send you a link to learn more or purc
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If you’ve ever helped someone with dementia bathe, you may have heard them say, “Too hot! Too cold!” — sometimes within seconds of each other. Two things may be happening: Different parts of the body perceive temperature differently. Try testing the water on their wrist or forearm before starting. Water feels warmer close to the shower head and cooler as you pull it farther away. Always test the water at the distance you’ll actually be bathing them. These small adjustments can make showering saf
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Showering can feel overwhelming for someone with dementia, especially when modesty is a concern. Here are three ways to help: Honor preferences. Respect their comfort level by choosing caregivers of the same gender if possible. Provide visual barriers. A towel or shower curtain can give privacy and reduce stress. Allow underwear. If it’s an incontinence product, it usually stays in place during the shower and can be removed at the end. If it’s regular underwear, it will quickly become uncomforta
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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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For some people with dementia, showering is tough because memory loss and confusion get in the way. A simple tool like a whiteboard marker can make a big difference. You can: Write a list of body parts to wash and check them off together, preventing repetitive washing Provide step-by-step instructions for using faucets, shampoo, or body wash Add reassuring notes or encouraging messages to make the experience more enjoyable These small strategies can turn bathing into a safer, calmer part of the
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Sometimes a person with dementia insists they can shower independently, even when they clearly need supervision. This can be complicated by anosognosia — a lack of awareness of their own challenges. Explaining why they need help often leads to defensiveness or anger. Instead of arguing, try subtle strategies to stay close while preserving their dignity: “Accidentally” forget towels and bring them in later Deliver clothes to change into after the shower Restock supplies like toilet paper or soap
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If you’re struggling with bathing someone with dementia. You are not alone! This is the most common question I received by far.To learn more about my showering course or to purchase it, you can click the link in my bio or go to belightcare.com and select dementia, shower guide from “courses” in the menu bar.This conversation is far greater than just a 90 second video, so I encourage you to check out my previous videos about this topic and check out The Dementia Guide!What question do you want me
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