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Is showering a challenge when caring for someone with dementia?

Enroll now in The Dementia Shower Guide online course!


Showering is identified as the one of the most difficult tasks by personal and professional caregivers. This at-your-own-pace course will teach you how to understand objections, approach with empathy, communicate effectively, and worry less when it comes to showering the person with dementia you are caring for.

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THERE IS HOPE

Shower Safely, Confidently & Efficiently

My online course will provide you with a comprehensive guide to have more success when assisting someone with dementia in bathing. This course is designed for all levels of experience, types, and stages of dementia, with lifetime access so you can revisit strategies as your person with dementia changes.

After completing this course, you will:

  • Understand the cognitive deficits caused by dementia that impact their ability to participate in bathing willingly
  • Be able to identify the top 11 reasons of refusing to shower
  • Discover new communication and approach methods to increase cooperation
  • Change your experience from fear and frustration to confidence and creativity
Adria Thompson, SLP

Yes, an easy shower is possible!

"I will give you new approach techniques, communication strategies and practical tips, while ensuring the comfort, dignity and independence of the person with dementia in your life. If we better understand their experience, we can be more compassionate and effective."

~ Adria Thompson
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist

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15 Comprehensive Modules

From the "why" to the "how," I'll explain each part of the process.

Step-by-Step Video Walkthroughs

I won't just tell you how to shower, I will show you!

Free Worksheets & Downloads

I'll provide simple checklists and worksheets to help organize your showering strategy.

INTRODUCING A NEW COURSE:

The Dementia Shower Guide

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This online showering course will help you better create a positive showering experience for the person with dementia you are caring for. 

You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify the expected, specific showering issues individuals experience based on their type and stage of dementia 
  • Create a plan to prepare yourself and the environment for success
  • Develop creative perspectives and communication skills to increase cooperation and trust
  • Identify the red flags that reveal the real reasons why they don't want to shower and implement specific strategies to overcome them

By discovering the why behind your shower challenges, you can identify and apply the solutions needed to make showering an efficient and enjoyable experience.

As a busy caregiver, your time is valuable. That's why this online course is available at your own pace whenever you have the time, day or night.

You will also receive LIFETIME ACCESS to the course, allowing you to revisit and learn new strategies as your person with dementia changes. 

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In One Week, You Could…

  • Decrease your caregiver stress and anxiety 
  • Communicate better and empathize more with the person you are caring for
  • More efficiently and in less time, assist your person with dementia in the shower

We’ll cover it all in THE DEMENTIA SHOWER GUIDE online course.

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What's included in
The Dementia Shower Guide?

This online course offers 15 modules totaling over FOUR HOURS of content. The course will also include free 
downloadable documents.

Here is an overview of the included modules:

What's included in The Dementia Shower Guide?

This online course offers 15 modules totaling more than FOUR HOURS of content. The course will also include free 
downloadable documents.

Here is an inside look at the modules included :

Module 1:

Let's Get Started

Course overview, speaker introduction, and course navigation tips

Module 2:

Dementia and the Showering Experience

Exploring the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social benefits and challenges of showering

Module 3:

Showering and Types of Dementia

The expected challenges that may occur with Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body, vascular, frontotemporal, and other types of dementia

Module 4:

Showering and the Stages of Dementia

The expected challenges that may occur with the different stages of dementia

Module 5:

Preparing the Bathroom

How to make sure the bathroom is safe, comfortable, supplied, and distractions are minimized

Module 6:

Preparing Yourself

Guidance in what to wear, when to seek help, when to initiate a shower, and how to determine your overall goal

Module 7:

What's the Game Plan?

Walking you through every step of approaching them, getting them into the bathroom, and then into the shower

Module 8:

Reasons Why They Won't Shower

Dive into the 11 most common reasons why people with dementia don't shower, how to tell what their reason is, and what to do about each

Module 9:

Additional Showering Issues

Explore other common struggles such as resistance, aggressiveness, sexually inappropriate behaviors, and confusion

Module 10:

How Do I Clean Them?

An overview in how to promote independence, honoring their preferences, and after bathing care

Module 11:

Alternative Bathing Options

Exploring the world of bed baths and sponge baths for individuals with dementia

Module 12:

Product Reviews

A quick overview of products that can be discussed with medical professionals to determine what is right for your person with dementia

Module 13:

For Therapists

Tips in documentation, caregiver training, and a note for speech therapists

Module 14:

Professional Help

If you feel like you need extra help, an overview of therapy, home care, and Be Light Care services offered.

Module 15:

Finale

Parting words of encouragement and additional resources are provided

Module 1: Let's Get Started
  • Course overview, introduction and navigation tips
Module 2: Dementia and the Showering Experience
  • Explore the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social benefits and challenges of showering.
Module 3:  Showering and Types of Dementia
  • Expected challenges that may occur with Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body, vascular, frontotemporal, and other dementia
Module 4: Showering and the Stages of Dementia
  • Expected challenges that may occur with the different stages of dementia
Module 5: Preparing the Bathroom
  • Checking for safety, comfort, and minimizing distractions
Module 6: Preparing Yourself
  • Guidance in clothing, when to seek help, when to initiate a shower, and goal setting
Module 7: What's the Game Plan?
  • Steps to the approach, getting them to the bathroom and into the shower
Module 8: Reasons Why They Won't Shower
  • The 11 most common reasons of shower refusal and how to address each
Module 9: Additional Showering Issues
  • Resistance, aggressiveness, sexually inappropriate behaviors, and confusion
Module 10: How Do I Clean Them?
  • How to promote independence, honoring preferences and after-bathing care
Module 11: Alternative Bathing Options
  • Options for bed baths and sponge baths
Module 12: Product Reviews
  • Products to consider discussing with medical professionals
Module 13: For Therapists
  • Tips in documentation, caregiver training and a note for SLPs
Module 14: Professional Help
  • An overview of therapy, home care and Be Light Care services
Module 15: Finale
  • Parting words of encouragement and resources

This Course

Includes:

  • Video demonstrations
  • Tools and tips rooted in evidenced-based dementia care practices
  • Downloadable documents
  • A culmination of 1000+ hours of carefully crafted dementia education
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IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU!

I'm Adria Thompson

Owner, Be Light Care Consulting
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC)
Certified Dementia Practitioner®
Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional®

I have worked with hundreds of individuals with dementia in long-term care communities providing one-on-one speech therapy services.

With everything I do, functionality is key. My advice will be practical and useful. I won't just tell you what to do, I will help you understand why it works. When you understand the "why," you will not only find independence and confidence providing care, but be able to develop your own solutions for your person with dementia.

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What My Clients Say

"[Adria] provided actionable strategies and tactics that have helped reduce conflict and increase everyone’s sense of wellbeing...I feel like a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders and her advice and guidance has really helped us move forward together as a team."

- Kalias, caregiver

"Showers are the most difficult thing to do (for...obvious reasons) so making it quick and easy using cues is just perfect! 👍"

- Christine, caregiver

"I’m thrilled to share that, with the help of your suggestions and my mom’s encouragement, we were able to get my Dad into the shower for the first time in almost a year. Your creative and thoughtful ideas truly made a difference in our lives, and I can’t thank you enough for that."

- Kathy, caregiver

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The Dementia Shower Guide

Receive LIFETIME ACCESS to the course, allowing you to revisit often as your person with dementia changes.

Limited Time Offer

$349

($50 OFF!)

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Disclaimer: This course cannot and does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. The use or reliance of any information contained in this course is solely at your own risk.