Bathing often becomes an issue for individuals living with dementia as well as for their caregivers so your mother-in-law’s behavior is not unusual. For someone with a progressive dementia, a shower or a tub bath can be a frightening and uncomfortable experience.
As a caregiver, you can expect to have days that provide a sense of fulfillment; you can also expect difficult days leaving you with feelings of anger, guilt, and even grief. Some days, caregiving feels like a blessing; we are happy to have this time caring for our loved ones.
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After several family conversations, Dad agrees that an assisted living facility would be best for both of them. Now the question is, how do we even begin to select the best place?