Maintaining a patient's personal hygiene plays an important role in preventing disease, especially infection, as well as helping with comfort and body image issues. This program demonstrates basic care procedures and best practices for showering and bed bathing a patient in a professional and caring manner. Preparation steps for these procedures are included, as are dressing, grooming, sanitary, safety, and privacy needs. In addition to its effectiveness in highlighting general care principles, the video is designed to support dementia and elderly care training. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (25 minutes)