Water is Invisible and Disconcerting to Dementia Patients

The simple fact is many Alzheimer's patients don't like water because they no longer perceive water in the way that you and I do.By Bob DeMarcoAlzheimer's Reading RoomWater is nearly invisible and often disconcerting to the typical Alzheimer's patient. They don't like to drink it, and they don't like to take a shower or bath in it.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaWe often discuss how difficult it is to get an Alzheimer's patients or a patient with a related dementia to take abath.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:Carole Larkin estimates thatbathing is one of the top three problems that Alzheimer's caregivers face.Article -5 Tips, How to get an Alzheimer's Patient to ShowerI agree.We have discussed the use of thesmile, nonverbal communication, and a number of techniques and timings that might help the caregiver accomplish this mission -- bathing .Article -How the Smile is a Powerful Communication Tool in Dementia CareThis time around I am going to talk about water.Do Alzheimer's patients fear water? Is water nearly invisible to Alzheimer's patients? Does water disorient Alzheimer's patient and make them feel anxious or confused?My observations with my mother Dotty, and discussions with other caregivers leads me to believethe answer is often yes.Search the Alzheimer's Reading Room Knowledge Base for Answers to Your Questions, and Solutions to ProblemsLets start with a simple question.Do you have a problem getting an Alzheimer's patient...
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