Module 4 Lesson 4. Personal care Let’s review what you have learned Engage the person living with dementia in personal and mouth care as long as possible, using remaining skills. Modify the environment, for example by providing guidance, encouraging them to select different types of clothes or providing seating while performing personal care. Engage the person you care for in daily decision making, for example what clothes they would like to wear. Keep in mind that not having enough assistance with personal care may cause agitation or aggression. Be compassionate and try to understand why they resist being assisted with personal care. Keep in mind that not having enough assistance with personal care may cause agitation or aggression. You finished this lesson, well done!