There are many ways you can help your loved one get dressed. Start by throwing away any clothes in the closet or dresser that he or she won't ever wear. This can eliminate a lot of confusion in choosing what to wear. So that your loved one can stay independent, don't choose exactly what they will wear each day. Instead, lay out a few outfit choices and let them make the decision for themselves.
If you find that your loved one likes to wear the same outfit each day, buy two or three duplicates of each article so that they wear clean clothes instead of ones they've worn earlier in the week.
When it comes time to actually get dressed, people with Alzheimer's can become confused and lose track of what they're doing. To encourage them, give them one piece at a time with specific instructions rather than asking them to just get dressed.
So, if you give your loved one a T-shirt, tell him or her to put the T-shirt on over their head. By clothing that is easy for your loved one to use to make the process of getting dressed simpler. Invest in slip-on, non-slip shoes and alter clothing with buttons, zippers and snaps by using Velcro instead. This will encourage independence as your loved one will be more able to get dressed by themselves.
Other grooming tasks, like managing hair, shaving and brushing teeth, are often forgotten about by Alzheimer's patients. On top of forgetting how to do these things, they may just forget that they need to do them at all.
Making these tasks more enjoyable for your loved one will encourage them to do them daily. Buy their favorite products so and get ready with your loved one. This way they can do it independently by watching and mimicking your own actions.
To prevent injuries, replace dangerous grooming tools, such as nail clippers or razors, with safer options, such as emery boards or electric shavers. Since going to a hair dresser can be an overwhelming, frightening experience for your loved one, ask your barber or hairstylist to come to your home, where your loved one will be more comfortable. The important thing is to encourage as much independence as possible without sacrificing your loved ones hygiene or safety. - 15437
If you find that your loved one likes to wear the same outfit each day, buy two or three duplicates of each article so that they wear clean clothes instead of ones they've worn earlier in the week.
When it comes time to actually get dressed, people with Alzheimer's can become confused and lose track of what they're doing. To encourage them, give them one piece at a time with specific instructions rather than asking them to just get dressed.
So, if you give your loved one a T-shirt, tell him or her to put the T-shirt on over their head. By clothing that is easy for your loved one to use to make the process of getting dressed simpler. Invest in slip-on, non-slip shoes and alter clothing with buttons, zippers and snaps by using Velcro instead. This will encourage independence as your loved one will be more able to get dressed by themselves.
Other grooming tasks, like managing hair, shaving and brushing teeth, are often forgotten about by Alzheimer's patients. On top of forgetting how to do these things, they may just forget that they need to do them at all.
Making these tasks more enjoyable for your loved one will encourage them to do them daily. Buy their favorite products so and get ready with your loved one. This way they can do it independently by watching and mimicking your own actions.
To prevent injuries, replace dangerous grooming tools, such as nail clippers or razors, with safer options, such as emery boards or electric shavers. Since going to a hair dresser can be an overwhelming, frightening experience for your loved one, ask your barber or hairstylist to come to your home, where your loved one will be more comfortable. The important thing is to encourage as much independence as possible without sacrificing your loved ones hygiene or safety. - 15437
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