Assisting with Bathing in Dementia Care

Turn a vulnerable moment into one of trust and comfort.

Bathing is one of the most sensitive and challenging aspects of dementia care. Fear, embarrassment, or discomfort can quickly escalate into resistance, making the experience stressful for both the individual and the care partner. This course equips caregivers with strategies to reduce distress, foster collaboration, and preserve dignity—transforming a daily task into a moment of connection and reassurance.

Series Focus

• Skills to recognize and respond to signs of distress with empathy

• Techniques to prepare spaces that promote comfort, privacy, and safety

• Approaches that involve the person in their own care process

• Tools to remain flexible and respectful when routines don’t go as planned

Featured Video

Meet Ginger, who is living with dementia. She shares how bathing can feel frightening without the right approach—and what care partners can do to create an environment of trust, safety, and dignity.

What’s Included

• Professionally designed PowerPoint deck for group facilitation

• Facilitator guide with step-by-step training flow

• Participant handout and visual reference tip sheet

• Knowledge quiz for reinforcement

• Customizable certificate of attendance