Going to the restroom is considered private in a person’s life regardless of age. However, elderly people may struggle to take a bath on their own due to memory loss or lack of mobility.
Thus, personal care is needed to safely assist them to take a bath twice a week to prevent skin problems, such as sores. Understand the reason why they refuse to bathe and encourage them in a gentle, reassuring voice to shower. Further, utilize the right equipment and bathing products to ensure that seniors feel comfortable and safer during shower time. Although assisting is necessary, caregivers are advised to still give them independence as much as possible. Do remember to be vigilant in case they need your help.
Changing Lives Homecare is an agency that offers home care in Jacksonville, North Caroline whose mission is to provide quality home care that is tailored based on you and your loved one’s preferences.
With our skilled, empathic, and experienced caregivers, we ensure to provide your loved ones with exceptional and comprehensive personal care in North Carolina by nurturing our clients’ independence and treating them with compassion.
For further inquiries regarding our non-medical home care services, you may visit our website at http://changinglivesnc.com/, or give us a call at 910-294-8957.