I have said before how important it is to ensure that a dementia patient still feels they can receive and enjoy a treat. We all feel good and special after a visit to the hairdresser or beauty salon.
Aside from good food, the care home arrange for a weekly visit from a hairdresser. They also occasionally arrange nail painting.
Having both her hair and nails done are treats that Mum not only enjoys in the moment but that she can keep on enjoying. The happiness expressed from a compliment about her hair and catching her checking out her varnished nails makes me happy.
The last time she had her nails done they were midnight blue. A colour I doubt she would have chosen in the past but probably selected by one of the young carers for her so also trying out new things too!
Living In The Moment With Dementia 