Personal Care : Washing and Dressing

Assisting someone with Dementia with personal care is one of the most common tasks which care workers are asked to undertake.  Many people resist having assistance with personal care as it is a reminder that they are not as able as they used to be and they  feel that they are losing control of this most intimate part of their lives.
However, care staff  are there to help not to take over and we encourage the client to do as much as possible for themselves.  The emphasis is always on maintaining everyday life skills and facilitating the client to remain independent for as long as possible.  Here are some tips to ensure that washing and dressing are as stress free both for the person with dementia and the person assisting them.