Helen offers good advice. Trying multiple times may be helpful. Remaining extremely calm is key also

Finding out what her objection to bathing is, is extremely useful, but may not be easy..

Remember what works one day may not work the next.

by Susan Berg author of
Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.alzheimersideas.com
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiaca...
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com