Studies show that seniors are happier aging in place. But as seniors get older many of them will develop conditions that can make it difficult for them to stay at home and maintain their health and hygiene safely. If your senior loved one finds bathing difficult, or is incontinent, or has trouble dressing themselves they may be worried about maintaining their dignity as they get older even though they want to stay at home. There are some things that you can do to help your senior loved one maintain their dignity and still manage the risks and conditions they have. For example, all of these things help seniors maintain their dignity while dealing with the realities of their conditions:
Personal Care At Home
Personal care at home is specialized care for seniors at home that is focused on helping seniors do things like bathe, use the bathroom, and get dressed. With personal care at home seniors can get help from experienced and trained care providers who can help them with the most personal tasks. Seniors can avoid embarrassment because they are not relying on their children or loved ones to do things like bathe them. But at the same time they will be getting the help they need to maintain their hygiene and be healthy.
Dressing Aids
There is a huge variety of products on the market that are designed to help seniors who need a little extra help with things like getting out of bed safely, buttoning up a shirt, putting on socks and shoes, and even brushing their teeth. You and your senior loved one can decide together which aids might be helpful for them. Dressing and hygiene aids can allow seniors to keep their privacy and dignity when it comes to activities of daily living like getting dressed.
Keep Supplies Stocked Discreetly In Important Areas
Another way to support your senior loved one as they age at home is to make sure that you have stocked the house with all the supplies they might need for hygiene and have put those items in strategic locations. For example, all the bathrooms should be well stocked with briefs, wipes, and deodorizing spray. That way if your senior loved one needs to change their brief after using the bathroom they can do so discreetly and they will always be able to access the supplies they need. You should also keep a bag with extra briefs and hygiene supplies in the car.
Talk About Their Challenges
It’s not always easy to talk to a senior parent about their hygiene and personal care. But if you open up a dialog with them now then you will be better able to discuss their needs as they get older and need more help. And when your senior parent knows they can come to you for an adult discussion on a tough topic that they are probably embarrassed about it will help them feel more confident and empowered.
If you are considering personal care at home in Spring Valley, TX, for an aging loved one, please call the caring staff at At Your Side Home Care. We will answer all of your senior care questions. Call today: (832) 271-1600.
Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.
Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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