Alzheimers Daily Care

The progressive disease of Alzheimer's slowly diminishes the abilities of the sufferer to do everyday tasks that were once taken for granted such as bathing, dressing, and eating. This informative guide will give you some strategies which can help you and your loved one accomplish these everyday tasks.

Bathing Someone with Alzheimer's

Bathing someone with Alzheimer's can be one of the most challenging tasks there is when it comes to the sufferer and the caregiver. Many times an individual with Alzheimer's shows a great fear or anxiety when it comes to taking a shower or a bath. It essential to create a safe and comfortable environment for them and if the words "shower" or "bath" seem to upset them try leaving those words out and encourage them by telling them they are getting ready for their day or night.

It is essential that you have safety measures in place such as non-slip flooring as well as something in the bottom of the tub such as adhesives which are secure and a railing or bars should also be in place so they have something to grab onto as well as a bath or shower seat.

Clothing and Feeding an Individual with Alzheimer's

It is common for an individual with Alzheimer's to want to wear the same clothes on a daily basis. This is best handled by purchasing several sets of the same clothing so that they always have something clean to wear. Laying out these clothes in the order which they need to put them on is also very beneficial and you should leave drawers and closets with only a limited selection of clothes to choose from while keeping such things as clothes which are out of season from view.

Typically eating does not become a problem until the later stages of Alzheimer's however, the individual needs to be supervised to ensure that are using their utensils correctly and are eating slowly as well as chewing their food properly. Mealtime should be relaxing and social and not be rushed so you should plan on having at least thirty minutes set aside for this time.