Dressing and grooming play large roles in seniors’ daily routines. Maintaining good personal hygiene is vital to preventing ill health. Dressing can impact an elderly individual’s self-esteem. In aged care, it is important to help an older person dress and groom, so they start each day with confidence. Grooming and dressing are integral to the activities of daily living. Every…
Seniors who are fully functional have the physical and cognitive abilities to independently manage the daily tasks necessary to live in a community. These tasks can be categorized as the activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Six ADLs are vital for living without assistance. Eight IADLs, though not as critical to independent living as…
Home Care Services in Palm Beach FL: For many family caregivers, one of the most challenging issues associated with caring for an elderly adult is sensitive care needs. Tasks such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing can be difficult for your parent to handle on their own, but it can be upsetting and embarrassing for them to need to ask for help with them.
