You may think that your senior loved one has things under control as they age in place, but the truth is doing things on their own like grooming, can become less of a priority for them as they get older. They may not want to ask their adult children for help but this can lead to a lower quality of life or worse, health issues. Personal care providers can help your loved one with these daily tasks.
Here is everything you need to know about grooming.
First Ask About Their Comfort
If your loved one does not yet have personal care services this can be an unnerving thought. They may not want to let someone know what they need help with because they don’t want to be a burden or they don’t want to be embarrassed. You need to figure out what their comfort level is before you start making changes to their home like adding personal care services. If they are more comfortable with a professional than their adult children they may find these below to be the best advantages when it comes to grooming.
Personal Care Can Help a Senior Bathe
Your loved one should be bathing twice a week and if they are not doing that it could be a serious problem. It is easier to spread germs when you do not bathe and infections can take over the body too. If your loved one is comfortable with it, personal care services can help ensure they are bathing twice a week, and they are safe while doing so. Before a senior hops in the shower, a good caregiver will ask exactly what they need help with. All seniors will have different needs. Some seniors may just need you to open bottles of products while others need help getting in and out of the tub or getting dressed afterward. Personal care providers will never assume that your loved one will need help instead they will ask and both of them will develop a plan together which will also help your loved one feel comfortable with the situation. Everyone will know what a senior needs and there will be no surprises which makes grooming that much easier as a senior aging in place.
Brushing Teeth Every Day
Your loved one needs to brush their teeth at least twice a day but it can be hard to remember as they get older. They may forget or they may think there is no point. However, this is a huge part of grooming and your senior should be reminded to do this. They may not be doing it because they forget or they need something else. Personal care providers will do what they can to ensure your loved one remains healthy when it comes to oral hygiene.
Personal Care Assists with Getting Dressed
Many people consider hygiene things to be like baths and brushing teeth, but it is a lot more than that. This is also focusing on laundry. A senior should wear clean clothes every day to minimize germs and keep comfortable. However, some seniors may only be able to get on certain clothes by themselves so they wear dirty clothes which is bad. Personal care providers can help your loved one wear clean clothes they enjoy.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care Services in Lititz 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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