Budget Bathroom Design for Seniors

It can be frightening to think about some of the challenges that seniors face when they live on their own. Particularly seniors with mobility issues or cognitive challenges that make every day activities such as bathing difficult are at risk of serious injuries. If your aging loved one has made the decision to age at […]

Tools to Bathe Senior Parents

Bathing your senior parents is one of the most important roles you have as a family caregiver. Mobility issues and cognitive challenges can make it difficult for aging adults to go through the tasks of bathing themselves safely and effectively. Improper hygiene can lead to a variety of problems including skin irritations, body odor, and […]

Why Seniors Refuse to Bathe

As a caregiver you will face many challenges. When you take on the responsibility of providing care for an aging loved one, you have taken on the responsibility of managing her health, safety, and comfort. One of the biggest elements of this is making sure your aging loved one keeps up with her hygiene. Hygiene […]

How to Convince a Senior to Bathe

If you have made the decision to provide senior care for an aging loved one, you are truly taking on a tremendous responsibility. Not only are you going to be dedicating your time, energy, and resources to this person, you are also going to be encountering a variety of situations that will try your patience […]

How to Bathe Elderly People

When providing care for an aging loved one, one of your main responsibilities will be helping him or her bathe. Bathing an elderly person can be a considerable challenge, both physically and emotionally. This is particularly true when the senior is resistant to bathing due to fear, discomfort or plain stubbornness. Regardless of how resistant […]

Bathroom Design Ideas for the Elderly

Aging in place is the senior care preference for many elderly people. When a senior makes the decision to remain in his own home throughout his elderly years it is important that proper changes are made to the home to ensure the senior is safe and secure. One of the most important areas is the […]