Last year my Mom had a hip replacement at 89, and in the hospital her bed was fitted out with some 3/4 length collapsible bed rails. Since my Mom's...
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What Is Personal Care For The Elderly ?
I have been the caregiver for my parents for over ten years altogether, and as their physical conditions have changed with time, so have the...
Why Is Hygiene Important For The Elderly ?
As caregivers, we are responsible for trying to keep our loved ones as healthy as possible, and good health demands good hygiene. If we notice that...
75+ Caregiver Tips: How To Convince An Elderly Person To Bathe ?
75+ tips and strategies on how to convince an elderly loved one to bathe.
How To Tell Your Elderly Parent They Smell ?
Talking to our parents about such personal things as hygiene is never very easy, but it's sometimes a bullet that you just can't dodge. And if they...
How Often Should An Elderly Person Bathe ?
You're probably noticing, as I have done with both my parents, that with time your elderly parents have less and less energy, to get everything done...