WEBINAR: Physical Cares - incontinence care, bathing or showering and dressing
Date: Thursday, December 05 2024 1:30 PM ET
This webinar provides practical tips for caregivers on how to assist people with dementia with daily personal care tasks, including:
- Incontinence care: Strategies for managing incontinence, maintaining dignity, and preventing skin irritation.
- Bathing and showering: Creating a calm and safe bathing environment, adapting techniques to individual needs and preferences, and using assistive devices.
- Dressing: Simplifying the dressing process, providing choices and encouraging independence, and using adaptive clothing options.
The video emphasizes the importance of patience, understanding, and person-centered care in supporting individuals with dementia with their personal hygiene and daily living activities.
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