Tips for Properly Bathing, Dressing and Grooming Alzheimer's Patients

• Patting the patient’s skin with a towel can help prevent skin irritations and infections. The patient should be completely dry, so the caregiver must wipe excess water between the folds of the skin.
• Protective ointment like petroleum jelly must be applied around the vagina, penis, or rectum if the patient has incontinence.
• A sponge bath is advisable for patients who have difficulty using a bathtub.