This book provides a practical approach to providing person-centered, problem-focused solutions to reduce anxiety about and improve comfort during bathing. The book contains specific suggestions on assessment, interventions, care products and equipment, training, and organizational changes required to implement person-directed care.It presents: evidence-based practice; a simple, practical approach; techniques for reducing agitation, aggression, and discomfort; specific exercise for training staff; and, outcome measures for bathing.The changes in the new edition include: line drawings replaced with photographs; a chapter on the history of bathing by Mary Lavelle; an updated chapter on equipment and supplies; and, an interactive training chapter.