As seniors get older they have trouble doing a lot of tasks that they used to do. A combination of age and medical conditions can leave some seniors struggling to do things like get dressed, take a shower, shave, put on makeup, or use the bathroom. Seniors may be embarrassed when they can no longer easily do these things for themselves, but personal care at home providers can make it less awkward for seniors.
Personal Care at Home Cambridge MA – What Is Personal Care at Home For Seniors?If your senior parent is having trouble with hygiene tasks or getting dressed they may not want to say anything because they don’t want help with such delicate tasks from their children or family members. With personal care at home, seniors will get the skilled compassionate help they need with activities of daily living so that they continue to be happy and healthy at home.
Some of the things that are included with personal care at home are:
Showering or Bathing, Brushing Teeth, and Daily Hygiene
Showering or bathing is the most dangerous activity for seniors when it comes to their risk of falling. A huge number of falls that seniors have each year happen in the bathroom when seniors are showering. A caregiver that is trained to help seniors with bathing can make sure that your senior parent is safe when they are showering or bathing and that they are able to successfully take a shower, wash their hair, and moisturize their skin afterward so that their skin stays healthy.
Seniors need to brush their teeth, shave, wash their faces, and do other hygiene tasks daily. That’s just part of looking and feeling healthy. Seniors that find it difficult to manage these tasks can benefit from having help doing these things each day. With personal care at home, seniors won’t have to struggle to do the daily hygiene tasks they need to do.
Getting Dressed
It’s quite common for seniors to struggle to get dressed each day as they get older. Fastening buttons, pulling up zippers, and even putting their arms over their head to put on a shirt or a sweater can be physically difficult for seniors. Putting on socks and shoes can also be quite tough for seniors. But seniors need to get dressed every day in order to be physically and mentally healthy. There are some aids that seniors can use to help them with things like fastening buttons, but seniors who wear compression tights or other items of clothing that are medically necessary yet tough to get on need a little help.
Transferring
There are a lot of reasons why seniors may need help getting in and out of bed, getting around the house safely, or even getting on and off the toilet safely. Transferring is something that can cause injuries if it’s not done the correct way because it involves helping seniors move their bodies. Personal caregivers are trained in the best methods for helping seniors with physical movement so that they can help seniors move around safely.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home Services in Cambridge MA, or anywhere in Eastern Massachusetts, please call the caring staff at CARE Resolutions – at (508) 906-5572.
Helping Hands, Happy Hearts
Specializing in Quality Home Care in Eastern Massachusetts.
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