Module 4 Lesson 4. Personal care When assisting with personal care, ask the person living with dementia for their preferences whenever possible and respect their choice. Reassure them that they are safe and comfortable. People with dementia may show resistance during personal care, or even become aggressive like Feng in this example. To read more about how to prevent or deal with aggression, please refer to Lesson 3. Aggression in Module 5 Tip Below are some tips for assisting with bathing. Identify the times of day that the person you care for prefers to have a bath/shower. Switch from a shower/bath to a sponge bath. (Note: bath tubs are particularly difficult as they may lead to falls and it may be hard for the carer to lift the person living with dementia out of the tub.) If using the shower or bathtub, use a non-slip bath or shower mat to help prevent falls. Adaptive seating or equipment, such as grab bars and shower chairs, may help. For people with dementia who are afraid of water, try to reduce the water flow.