• Choose the bathing time according to the preferences of the patients and availability of carers, such as in the afternoon during winter time as it is warmer
• Adjust the water to a temperature suitable for the patients. Use a gentle shower gel and rinse with water
• Pay attention to the hygiene of buttocks including the urethra and anus
• Sit on a shower chair or bath board to facilitate bathing
  
• Place a non-slip mat in the bathtub or standing tub to prevent slip and fall
  
• Consider sponge bath or bed bath if the patient is too weak for bathing.

• Tips for Carers (Occupational Therapy) - Bathing