Prepare the bathroom in advance

* Gather bathing supplies such as towels, washcloths, shampoo and soap before you tell the person that it’s time to bathe.
* Make sure the room is warm.
* Use large beach towels or bath blankets that completely wrap around the person for privacy and warmth.
* Have a washcloth ready to cover the person’s eyes to prevent stinging from water or shampoo.
* Make sure that soap and shampoo are easy to reach. Try using hotel-sized plastic containers of shampoo.
* Fill the tub and then assess the person’s reaction to getting into the water. It may be better to fill the tub
after the person is seated.
* Use only two or three inches of water.
* Try using a hand-held shower head and make sure the spray isn’t too intense.
* Monitor the water temperature. The person may not sense when the water is dangerously hot or may resist bathing if the water is too cool.

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