Caregivers face various challenges when providing assistance for someone who has dementia. One particular activity that can be very stressful is bathing. There are numerous behaviors that indicate a ...

Dear Carol: My 93-year-old husband has dementia. He's worn the same clothes for a week and I'm sick of him being dirty and smelly. How do I get him to change clothes and take a bath? He's having more ...

The science and practice of bathing in nursing homes is often tweaked, if not overhauled. A recent practice alert, however, casts subtle but significant light on the long-held tradition of using a ...

Most seniors want to age in their own homes, but the underpaid caregivers who make this possible are struggling. Here's why ...

One particular activity that can be very stressful is bathing. There are numerous behaviors that indicate a loved one is frustrated or confused, such as hitting or kicking, verbal agitation, and ...