Dementia And Wearing The Same Clothes

"Why Are They Wearing The Same Clothes?"Dressing and bathing can be challenging for people with dementia due to cognitive, physical, and emotional factors. Dementia can impair understanding of how to perform these tasks, remember the purpose of hygiene, and sequence the steps involved. In this episode, we discuss ways you can help a person with dementia maintain their dignity and preferences while providing support for washing and dressing.OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573800764103ASK FOR SOME CHAT TIME WITH KELLY ON FACEBOOK, or send in those questions and comments!! We'd love to hear from you!RESOURCES:https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/daily-living/dementia-washing-changing-refusalhttps://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/daily-living/washing-dressinghttps://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-caregiving/alzheimers-caregiving-bathing-dressing-and-groomingThe information shared in this podcast is for EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES only, and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Kelly A. Bertenshaw, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of A Balancing Act: Helping Families Navigate Memory Loss be responsible for damages arising from the use of this podcast.