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Hygiene issues

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Oct 30, 2019 | Replies (6)

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@providence1960

My mom hates the shower or bath now....I’ve taken to sponge baths and bathing wipes....that helps a lot. It seems some Alzheimer patients become fearful of the sound of water and the feeling of it on their skin. I always try to have the bathroom warmer for her. It’s always a challenge.

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Because showering brought us both to tears (and sometimes shouting) I've also decided to do sponge baths and to use baby wipes on armpits and when wiping after toileting.