As seniors get older and develop health challenges keeping up with hygiene tasks can become challenging. It’s a common occurrence for seniors but many seniors are very sensitive about odors and could be embarrassed. Some seniors may avoid family gatherings or going out socially because they are worried or embarrassed about odor. Personal care providers can be a big help for seniors who have trouble with hygiene.
But there are lots of things that seniors can do to avoid odor and maintain their dignity like:
Get Personal Care At Home
With personal care services, seniors will get compassionate and experienced help with hygiene tasks like brushing their teeth and getting dressed so that they don’t have to be embarrassed by odor. Personal care at home can also help seniors take regular showers and baths so that they are getting clean regularly. Seniors will feel better and be more confident when they have help with hygiene tasks.
Get Long Lasting Deodorant
There are long-lasting deodorants that can be used on any part of the body which is a great choice for seniors. Most come in an easy-to-apply cream formula. When this cream deodorant is applied after a shower it can control odor for up to 3 days by killing the bacteria that causes odor. And since it can be used on any part of the body seniors who have incontinence can be confident that they won’t have any odor even if they can’t change their brief right away. One of the best things about this long-lasting deodorant is that keeps up with seniors who are at all levels of activity. So seniors don’t need to worry about the deodorant not being effective for them.
Drink More Water
That musty smell often associated with seniors comes up with a build-up of fat molecules on the skin that happens to seniors. The best way to prevent that is to drink a lot of water which will flush those fat molecules so there’s no odor. Drinking water will also help flush out bacteria which can cause infections and odor. Drinking water will eliminate mouth odors by keeping the tissue in the mouth hydrated and washing away the food and bacteria that can cause bad breath.
Use Antibacterial Wipes
Antibacterial wipes are something that seniors should be buying in bulk and keeping around the house, in their hospital bags, and everywhere else. Seniors can use antibacterial wipes for quick washing of the face and hands or as a way to clean up when a shower or bath isn’t possible. Bathing wipes are also good to keep on hand. Seniors should have wipe containers that are easily accessible always. Make sure there are some in the bathroom, some near the sink, in your senior parent’s bedroom, or anything else that they spend time with. That way they will always have access to cleaning wipes when they need them.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care Services in Columbia PA please contact the caring staff at Extended Family Care Lancaster today. Call (717) 391-6363
Extended Family Care Lancaster is a Trusted Home Care Agency in Lancaster, Pennsylvania including Columbia, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Hershey, Lebanon, Lititz, Manheim, New Holland, and Paradise.
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