Dear Carol: How do people get a parent with dementia to take a shower or bath? I’ve argued with my mom. I’ve coaxed her. I’ve bribed her with treats. Yet when I say it’s time, she tells me she’s had ...

The science and practice of bathing in nursing homes is often tweaked, if not overhauled. A recent practice alert, however, casts subtle but significant light on the long-held tradition of using a ...