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Not Today

Caring Through Dementia · Episode 9

Not Today

Ruth refuses her bath.

In this scene

Lucia: Ruth, it's bath day. Shall we get your warm towels ready?

Ruth: No. I don't want a bath. Leave me alone.

Lucia: That's okay. We can try later. Shall we have some music first?

Watch the episode to see what happens next.

Questions to think about

  • Ruth refuses her bath. You:
  • Another option might be:
  • Refusals should be:

About this series

For home care aides and care teams: responding to confusion, late-day restlessness, wandering, simple steps, eating changes, kitchen safety, recognition, family updates, refusals and meaningful days.

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