Your dad’s mobility changed after his stroke. He’ll be okay, but his self-esteem was impacted. He hates asking you to help him, especially when it comes to his morning routines. Have you looked at the different ways personal care at home can help?
He Has Support Getting In and Out of the Shower
Your dad doesn’t have an easy time in the shower. Stepping over the side of the tub is his first struggle. Then, he has a hard time standing up for a long period, so you buy him a shower seat, but he still needs someone to support him when he sits down and stands up.
Getting out of the shower is just as difficult. He needs to hold onto someone while he steps out of the tub. With a caregiver there to help with showers, he no longer struggles.
He Has Help Getting Washed and Dried
Once seated, he needs someone to hand him the shower wand. Personal care at home can help with this and make sure he’s rinsed off. If he needs help washing and rinsing his hair, his caregiver is there to help. Plus, he has support while drying off.
His Skin Is Moisturized
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After a shower, moisturizer helps trap moisture and leads to softer, healthier skin. Your dad’s caregiver can help him apply moisturizer to his heels, upper arms, lower legs, and other harder-to-reach areas.
He Has Help With Oral Care
Your dad finds it hard to brush his back teeth. Even with ergonomic designs, he still cannot grip the brush or dental floss correctly. His toothbrush isn’t easy to hold when his fingers are stiff. Instead of struggling to brush and floss his teeth properly, your dad’s caregiver can help him.
His Nails Are Trimmed
Your dad may find it easy to trim his fingernails, but how are his toenails? They’re harder to reach when you’re not as flexible. Hire personal care attendants to help your dad trim his nails and file any rough edges.
He’s Dressed Properly
Getting dressed may seem like the easiest task there is, but it can be tricky when you’re older and less agile. When arthritis pain affects the fingers, something as easy as buttoning a button becomes impossible without help.
With a personal care aide in his home, your dad has someone available to help him choose an outfit that’s appropriate for the weather and any appointments or events. His caregiver can button his shirts and pants, zip zippers, and tie shoes.
It’s time to book personal care at home for your dad. Make sure he has the support he needs to get through his morning routines without missing important steps or experiencing frustration that impacts his self-esteem and confidence. A personal care at home advisor can help you get started.
If You Or An Aging Loved One Are Considering Hiring Personal Care at Home in St. Pete Beach, FL, Please Contact The Caring Staff At Assisting Hands Home Care Today! 727-748-4211.
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Becky Moultrie is Owner and Administrator of Assisting Hands Home Care Serving Pinellas. Guided by a motto to Do Good with Love, she’s well positioned to do just that at Assisting Hands. She has a passion for helping families keep seniors and those who are diabled happy and healthy at home. She serves on a number of boards in Pinellas County including the Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber and Better Living Seniors (BLS), leading the Membership Committee. Annually, she hosts a Silver Santa Party, collecting donations for nearly 100 low income seniors in the county. She attends Blessed Sacrament Church, Seminole where she is an Ascribed Member of the Rosminian Order. When not busy Doing Good in the community, Becky is at home with her husband David & their 4 children, tending to their beehives and digging in the garden.
