About Alzheimer's Disease: The Challenges of Bathing

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease Helping your loved one with bathing is arguably the most challenging aspect of Alzheimer's caregiving. Even professional Alzheimer's caregivers struggle with this, and psychiatric medications are sometimes used to treat the anxiety, agitation and aggression that may accompany this critical activity of daily living. This week's newsletter offers help in this matter, so that bathing needn't be the major stressor it so often is. Helping Your Loved One With Bathing Self-consciousness is common when a person undresses or is naked in the bath or shower, and for a parent the role-reversal of having a son or daughter bathe them may be very difficult... Read more Unique Caregiver Tips for Washing and Bathing Deep baths can create anxiety for someone with dementia. A shallow bath is generally better and setting up a bath seat can reduce concerns about struggling to get in or out of the bath.... Read more Top Ten Shower Aids Finding the right commode and other shower equipment can be helpful in ensuring a positive experience for you and your loved one... Read more Helping with Grooming Activities such as combing hair, shaving, and applying makeup can easily be taken for granted when you are healthy, but when they are impacted from either memory loss or apraxia, they can become more challenging than you would ever imagine.Read more Alzheimer's Disease Ads Stages of Alzheimers Alzheimer Symptoms Alzheimer 'S Alzheimers Disease Alzheimers Activity Featured Articles Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary Alzheimer's Basics Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement