How to help an elderly person with dementia to dress and care for themselves

When choosing clothes, do not ask the person with dementia open questions. Ask so that you can answer "yes" or "no." Have two sets of clothing. He will easily point the finger. Attach themselves to clothing to the elderly easier to understand and to make a choice.
Buy clothing that is soft and stretchable. Shoes should choose Velcro or like sliponov without fasteners. For women, always more comfortable skirt or dress free. It's easier to go to the toilet. It is better to choose the clothes that fastens in the front than the one you need to put on over her head.
apply a set of clothes in the order in which you want to wear.
Remove out of the closet all the clothes, which is not the right size or which is difficult to put on. Since elderly people will be less frustrated. The fewer clothes - the easier it is to choose.
Many people with dementia prefer to wear the same clothes for several days. Buy the same sets of clothes. So they can be washed without a fight.
People with dementia do not cope with the regulation of its temperature, so you have to check them hot or cold.

Let the person with dementia to dress himself. Only help if trouble starts. Develop the same ritual of dressing. It is better to dress in the same time in the same manner.
Grooming, shaving, washing, applying a hand softening cream, cleaning and nail clippers can take too much time and effort. In fact, some of these procedures can be done every day. Make a rough schedule and stick to it.
Best shave with an electric razor. It is not necessary to do in the bathroom. Select during the day time, when a person with dementia safely and conveniently sits somewhere in the chair. So it will be easier to shave.
Older people can opt for normal grooming comb or massage. Sometimes it's useful to show itself, how to comb his hair, and the person with dementia will be easier to repeat. Or, you can brush the elderly person, from time to time by holding his hand over his hand with a comb. This helps to keep the skill.

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