Caregiver Wellness & Tips

Bathing Tips for the Elderly

2025-11-26T18:26:24-05:00

Once an individual can no longer bathe themselves because of things like a risk of falling or mobility issues, they’ll need assistance to get the full benefit of the experience while staying safe. Bathing the elderly is one of the typical tasks of being a caretaker but it’s not always easy. It is, however, a necessity of life and something that most of us take for granted when we are younger. Foregoing regular baths can lead to serious problems, including body odor, skin irritations and infections, and urinary tract infections. The latter is especially worrisome with dementia patients. This is one area [...]

Bathing Tips for the Elderly2025-11-26T18:26:24-05:00
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