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Preventing agitated behaviors during bath time
1Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|May 1, 1997
Summary
Bathing individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia can cause agitation. This guide offers practical strategies to reduce bathing-related stress and enhance dignity for persons with dementia.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Neuroscience
- Nursing
Background:
- Alzheimer's disease and other dementias significantly impact daily activities.
- Bathing is a common caregiving challenge, often triggering agitation and resistance in patients.
Observation:
- Bathing involves numerous environmental stressors.
- Individuals with dementia exhibit a lower tolerance for environmental stress during bathing.
Findings:
- Practical strategies can decrease environmental stressors during bathing.
- Reducing environmental stress can mitigate agitated and resistive behaviors.
Implications:
- Caregivers can implement environmental modifications to improve the bathing experience.
- Maintaining the dignity and respect of persons with dementia is crucial during care.
- These findings support person-centered care approaches for dementia patients.