Thank you. A social worker who has worked a great deal with Alzheimers patients says that there appears to be a fear of water. She knew of a patient who used to make the noise of having a bath, but didn't have a bath as she was too fearful of the water. My husband has gone through a peaceful few days and initiated his bath by himself to my great relief. I won't change his evening routine at present. He is a total enigma as he is totally alert in certain areas of his brain like reading the newspaper, watching the news on TV, yet his short-term memory and cognitive behaviour have greatly diminished. He used to be an excellent chess player - my sons tell me he can't get past the initial moves now. I feel like it is a long bereavement, so sad.

Hi there , I make sure bath day is laundry day .... and I need all her clothes for laundry so need to take out clean ones to put on after the bath/ shower. I also help do her hair so she feels and looks special after the bath.

I tell my mum that she will feel more fresh and relaxed after a shower.

It can be so difficult when they react badly. We are striving for once a week at least

I think it is. All of the caregivers I talk to have said it becomes s problem.