To help a loved one with Parkinson's bathe:
- For safety and comfort, use the shower, if possible. Tub baths can be a falling hazard.
- While bathing, have your loved one sit on a shower stool, use a hand-held showerhead, and hold a grab bar.
- Sometimes Parkinson's causes dandruff. If it does, use a little shampoo with mild coal tar or salicylic acid. Rinse hair well.
- Wrap up in a terry cloth robe after bathing. It will absorb water, so you can skip the towel.