My father was recently diagnosed with dementia, although I have suspected that he has had it for a few years.
I don't know how to get him into the shower, if I bring it up he yells. If I suggest he takes one at lunch when I'm there he says I like to shower in the morning. I've even offered to put my bathing suit on and him do the same and I would get in with him. Still a big fat screaming no.
I've installed shower bars for him so he can steady himself.
I can see his hair yellowish from lack of showering. I know he cleans up with a wash cloth but I really need to get him into a real shower. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Terie
I don't know how to get him into the shower, if I bring it up he yells. If I suggest he takes one at lunch when I'm there he says I like to shower in the morning. I've even offered to put my bathing suit on and him do the same and I would get in with him. Still a big fat screaming no.
I've installed shower bars for him so he can steady himself.
I can see his hair yellowish from lack of showering. I know he cleans up with a wash cloth but I really need to get him into a real shower. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Terie