Bathing a person with dementia can be very stressful for the caregiver. It can also be a stressful experience for the resident for a variety of reasons. The good news is that stress from bathing can be reduced. This course shares key steps to reduce or eliminate the top stressors during bathing to improve the bathing experience.

The learner will be able to:

• Summarize the process for bathing and the steps to reduce stress for the resident and caregiver.
• Describe appropriate and effective after-bath procedures.
• Discuss the challenges of assisting with bathing for residents with mid-late stage dementia.

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