Every time I try to get my mother who has dementia in the shower it is a fight. I have placed colorful shower stickers all over the walls thinking it might be fear because the shower is all white. I tell her it is shower time and she says, "I am not going to do it, I will do it tomorrow!" Well, I lost it and told her okay and it would either be me or I would have to hire someone else to do it. It would be her choice. Yea right like she can make that decision. Now I am rambling. HELP!
Maybe she like to go for a car ride? Whatever it is, she has to do this, to get that.
Good luck...dimentia is a tough one.
But now after reading this I got the some things which I can try.
Thank You very much guys.
The 2nd suggestion would be warm bubble baths. Keep her company, and wash her hair slowly and gently to calm her down.
I know it's frustrating, but don't let your emotions cloud your judgement. You'll run out of options that way because you'll be reacting rather than trying to find the best solution. Just like you're doing right now.