It’s more common than most people would think for showering to become something that aging adults tend to start putting off. If your senior is not bathing as regularly as she once was, you and her homecare aide and she may have to dig into why that’s happening and then put some solutions in place to solve the situation for her.

Try to Understand Why Showering Is a Problem

If you’re just noticing that your elderly family member is having issues around showering, it’s important to understand what’s happening instead of making a big deal out of it. Is she uncomfortable in the shower, or are there issues before and afterward that make showering feel unsafe or difficult? Talk with her, but in a way that is loving rather than accusatory. Listen to what she says.

Find Solutions for the Issues Your Senior Is Having

Many seniors find that safety is the biggest concern with showering. There are sensory changes that your aging family member experiences as she ages, and those make a huge difference in how she feels when she showers. The room can be too cold, the water can be startling, and there may be other issues. Installing safety devices, like grab bars and shower chairs, can help.

Establish a Daily Routine for Bathing

This might have been going on longer than you realize. That might mean that your senior has gotten out of the routine of bathing and showering on a regular basis. So, with that in mind, it can help if you and she start to develop a solid daily routine for bathing. It might start out slowly at first, before you ramp up to a full daily showering schedule.

Know When to Step Back and Get Help from Homecare Services

Something else to consider is that your aging family member may have some difficulty with having your help in particular with something like showering. Both of you can become frustrated easily, and that might make this all a lot more difficult than it has to be. These are instances in which you and your senior might talk about bringing in homecare providers to help instead. They can help your senior to feel more comfortable while bathing and ensure that she’s safe.

Not bathing isn’t really an option for your senior, especially if one of her goals is to maintain her health. That means that establishing a schedule for regular bathing is a big priority.

If you or a family member are in need of hiring Homecare Services in Boca Raton FL, call the caring professionals at Star Multi Care today at (954) 870-4770. Providing service in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Margate, Pompano Beach and Tamarac.

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Stephen Sternbach

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With over 35 years of experience, Stephen Sternbach has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Star Multi Care Services since 1987. After the sale of the New York and New Jersey operations of Star Multi Care Services, Sternbach brought the company private where he remains President and CEO of this 40-million dollar company. With Sternbach at the helm, Star Multi Care Services employs more than 650 employees, in six offices throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

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