Helping dementia victims overcome fears of bathing

Question: I currently assist an 84-year old woman with early dementia. I care for her dogs and provide general help for her.

[Burt Belzer]

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[Chris Baum VanRyzin]

Hi
As a person with Early Onset AD I have experinced a dislike in bathing, especially showers, that I would like to share. It is that the water is highly stimulating to nerve cells and it makes for a quick overload. The brain processes too slowly for the many "hits" of the water from the shower.
From a poem I wrote:
"And all that water hitting me like a thousand questions, too fast for my brain, too fast for my sense of touch..."
So please do be extra careful when helping persons with a shower, and go easily and slowly.
Thank you