As seniors get older, they have a harder time doing daily tasks, especially hygiene tasks. And if your senior parent isn’t showering or washing regularly because it’s difficult for them, that increases the risk that they can develop skin infections.
Cellulitis, a common skin infection in seniors, is serious and may require antibiotics or hospitalization to treat. Seniors can also contract other skin infections and increase their chances of developing dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis.
Personal care at home providers can help your senior parent lower the risk of getting infections or painful skin conditions because, with personal care at home, your senior parent will have help showering. A care provider will visit regularly to help your senior parent brush their teeth, wash up, and shower or bathe.
Personal care at home services also includes things like:
Help with Brushing Teeth and Personal Hygiene
Good hygiene is important for staying healthy, but some seniors have trouble brushing their teeth, washing their face, or using the bathroom on their own.
A personal care at home provider helps with daily hygiene routines like brushing teeth, combing hair, washing hands, and using the toilet safely. They make sure your parent stays clean and feels good about their appearance, which can boost confidence and help prevent health issues like gum disease or infections.
Assist with Getting Dressed and Undressed
Getting dressed can be hard for seniors with arthritis, limited movement, or memory problems. Buttons, zippers, or tight clothing can be frustrating.
A personal care at home caregiver helps your parent pick out weather-appropriate clothing, get dressed in the morning, and change into pajamas at night. They also make sure your parents are dressed safely, for example, by avoiding clothes that are too loose or shoes that could cause a fall.
Support with Safe Transfers and Movement
Standing up, sitting down, or moving from bed to a chair can be risky for seniors, especially if they have weak muscles or balance problems. A personal care at home provider helps with transferring—moving safely from one place to another. They may use transfer belts, walkers, or other tools to prevent falls and injuries.
With help, your parent can stay more mobile and avoid hurting themselves when getting around the house.
Provide Foot Care and Watch for Problems
Many seniors have trouble reaching their feet or seeing them clearly. A caregiver helps with basic foot care, like washing feet, trimming nails, checking for cuts or sores, and making sure shoes fit well. This is especially important for seniors with diabetes, who may not feel foot injuries right away.
Good foot care can prevent infections and help your parent stay active and pain-free.
Assist with Other Daily Personal Needs
A personal care at home provider also helps with other important tasks that keep your parent feeling well. They can help with skin care, applying lotion, shaving, cleaning eyeglasses, or reminding your parent to drink water and take breaks. All of these small tasks add up to a big difference in comfort and quality of life.
If you or an aging loved one is considering Personal Care at Home in Town and Country, MO, please contact the caring staff at Pear Tree Home Care today! (314) 942-9411
Pear Tree Home Care Provides Senior Home Care Services in St. Louis, Ladue, Chesterfield, Town and Country, Clayton, Des Peres, St. Charles, Wildwood, Brentwood, Maryland Heights, Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Arnold, Oakville, Mehlville, Creve Coeur, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Franklin County, Warren County, Jefferson County, and surrounding areas.
At Pear Tree we’re innovators. Our goal, to create a family of caregivers looking to provide a one of a kind experience to our clientele.
In 2016, our founders noticed a key problem in home care industry that everyone seemed to be ignoring.
It’s too systematic. Home care isn’t one size fits all. Just like people aren’t one size fits all.
That’s where Pear Tree comes in.
We yearn for you to have the best possible care for your loved ones and the peace of mind that comes with knowing they aren’t only in good hands. They’re in great hands. Because, in the end, that’s what we’d want for our family.
It’s proven. When the home care experience is immersive and personalized, you’re going to produce better success rates with healthier family members.
Please, join us in our journey of revolutionizing the home care industry and creating lasting relationships along the way.
This is not the first Home Care agency for Pat, she was the Director of nursing for Kimberly Nurses in 1980 and after the tragic passing of the companies president she opened and co-founded American Nursing Resources Home Health Agency. Pat opened and passed Medicare certification for ANRHHA Clayton and Washington, MO offices.
For Zachary, the name “Pear Tree” is a tribute to his beloved late friend; Wade Abbadessa. Wade worked at his family’s famous restaurant “The Pear Tree” in Macon, until his tragic death in September 2014. Wade lost his battle with a rare form of bone cancer at the young age of 26. His legacy will live on through our company.
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