Now that the weather is changing, it’s time for your senior parent to start taking better care of their skin with the help of personal care at home services. As seniors age, their skin becomes thinner and more prone to damage. That’s because the fat pad under the skin deteriorates with age. Have you ever noticed that your mom or dad gets bruises very easily as they age? That’s partly because their skin is getting more delicate as they get older.
Cold weather can cause many skin problems for seniors, especially those who don’t go out very much. The house may be hot and dry, which can cause their skin to be excessively dry. Even normal bathing and washing can cause dry skin when the weather changes. If your mom or dad’s skin gets very dry, it can crack, leading to skin infections and sores. It’s also painful.
These cold-weather skin care tips and personal care at home services can help your mom or dad protect their skin and keep it from drying and cracking in the cold weather:
Get Personal Care At Home
Personal care at home is specialized care for seniors who live at home. A personal care at home provider that has training and experience bathing seniors will help your mom or dad shower, take care of hygiene tasks, and get dressed. They can help your mom or dad protect their skin by putting moisturizers on and keeping an eye out for any changes in their skin.
Use Gentle Products
The products that are made for adults, like shower gels and other bathing products, are too harsh for your mom or dad’s skin. Make sure that your mom or dad has shower soap, shampoo, lotion, and other skin care products that are made to be gentle for aging skin.
You can also use baby products like baby shampoo and baby soap because those products are designed for delicate skin.
Don’t Stop Applying Sunscreen
Just because the weather is colder doesn’t mean the sun is any less damaging. It can actually be more damaging because when UV rays bounce off snow, they can become more intense. Look for moisturizing sunscreen, and make sure your mom or dad wears it daily.
If your mom or dad has personal care at home, their care provider can help them put on sunscreen after washing their face in the morning.
Wear Socks To Bed
Did your senior parent ever make you wear socks to bed after putting petroleum jelly on your feet? Now it’s your turn to remind them to do the same. Putting a thin layer of petroleum jelly on the feet after bathing can keep them moisturized, and the socks will ensure that the petroleum jelly doesn’t come off during the night.
Use Humidifiers
Part of the reason your mom or dad’s skin gets so dry in the winter is the hot and dry air in the house. Run humidifiers in the living room and bedroom so that the air isn’t quite so dry. This will help your mom or dad’s skin and hair avoid becoming dry, and it can also help your mom or dad breathe better.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Berthoud, CO, please contact the caring staff at Talem Home Care & Placement Services of Fort Collins, CO, today. Call (970) 829-0447
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