Bathing
Comfort | Consistency | Frequency | Safety | Privacy

Safety.

Never leave someone with dementia alone in the bath or shower.

Baths, rather than showers, reduce the risk of a scald if the water suddenly flows hot.

Help your aunt bathe herself, or arrange for someone else to do it.

Minimize safety risks by using a handheld showerhead, shower bench, grab bars, and nonskid bathmats.

Install a bench that fits across the tub and replace the shower head with a longer, flexible hose. Your aunt may feel more secure if she can bathe while seated, but doesn’t have to cope with the ordeal of getting up out of the bathtub herself.

See also: House Tips -- Bathroom