Many people like a back rub whether they get a bed bath or not. If the person agrees, you can give them a back...
People need their hair cleaned, combed/brushed (at least twice a day), cut and set. The condition of one's hair often tells visitors and the...
Unknown to a lot of senior patients and their families, nursing home abuse comes in many forms, and they may very well be completely...
When the person can go into the bath or shower you may find the following tips useful.
Before the person goes into the bathroom, have...
If you’re a family caregiver for an older adult, you’re not alone. According to the AARP, nearly 44 million people in the United States...
The following is helpful information for assisting in personal care.
Using a Bedpan or Urinal
None of us enjoy having to use a bedpan or urinal....
The greatest invention in the world (or so it seemed to me at the time I was taking care of my parents) is a...
A good deal of your time may be spent helping the person get in or out of bed, walk around their home or helping...
Caring for someone can be quite time consuming. Just reading the previous instructions may be enough to make you ask if you have what...
People often think getting older may mean a loss of independence for loved ones, but this doesn’t have to be the case.
According to AARP,...
