Providing Daily Care

As dementia progresses, the person you are caring for will likely need  assistance to complete parts of their daily routine, such as bathing and dressing. This section provides tips on how to increase the safety and ease of these tasks.


Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene may include tasks such as oral care, hair care, skin and foot care. Depending on the severity of the person's illness, you may want to learn how to provide proper assistance to the person with dementia in these areas. Read more about personal hygiene...

Bathing

Many caregivers have questions about the best way to assist an individual with taking a bath or a shower. This particular daily care task requires some additional considerations and safety percautions above that of other personal hygiene routines. Learn more about bathing...

Toileting and Incontinence

As Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia progresses, every aspect of a person's daily routine may be affected. This can sometimes include incontinence, as well as difficulty using the toilet. Read more about toileting and incontinence...

Dressing

Functional impairments associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias can eventually include difficulty with seemingly simple tasks, such as dressing onself. With the right support and some small adjustments, some individuals may only need minimal assistance with dressing. Find out more about dressing... 

Meals

Nutrition is vital to the health of people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. However, these individuals can gradually lose the ability to maintain their normal eating habits. As a caregiver, you may eventually need to ensure that the person you are caring for is receiving proper nutrition. Learn more about meals...

Promoting Independence

Several strategies may allow the person with dementia to continue to participate in their own daily care. By making a few considerations and adjustments, it is possible to support their current abilities.  Read more about promoting independence...