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Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Bathroom
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Bathing can become difficult as the Alzheimer’s disease progresses. Most people feel quite vulnerable when naked. Additionally, if a bathroom isn’t especially warm or welcoming, then bathing can feel quite clinical. Remember, for people with Alzheimer’s disease, a bathroom can contain a great deal of noise, because running water or a flushing toilet occurs in a small space that doesn’t allow the sound to spread out. Additionally, a person with Alzheimer’s disease can become quite uncomfortable or cold, but not be able to express it—using ceiling heat lamps on timers can help keep the bathroom a warm and comforting room. Creating a soothing environment should reduce combativeness during bathing or toileting.
- Reduce risks. Removing locks on doors is just one Alzheimer’s safety precaution. Make sure shower doors are tempered glass. Plate glass, if shattered, comes out into jagged shards.
- Create color cues. Color bowl water for men for better aim.
- Reduce the risk of falling. Install grab bars with an anti-slip finish. Be aware that chrome can get slippery. Install no-slip appliqués or mats to showers and baths along with anti-scalding devices on sinks and showers.
- Warm up the room. Purchase soft towels and possibly non-slip carpeting to cozy up the room.
Read Bathroom Aids for more information on items that can make bathing easier for Alzheimer’s disease patients.
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