Elder skin requires specialized skin care, including nutritional, lifestyle, and preventative skin care measures. When you look at your loved one’s hand, you may notice how thin and frail their skin has become. Even when you feel most overwhelmed with caregiving, a glimpse of that delicate skin might remind you why your job is so important. …
Caring for a loved one in their elder years means overcoming many unexpected obstacles. Adult diaper rash (also called diaper dermatitis or incontinence-associated skin damage) is one such condition that can be frustrating for everyone involved. Adult diaper rash can weaken the skin and can be painful and difficult to get rid of if it’s allowed to develop. …
If your loved one is having problems with incontinence, you may feel like it is too much to handle. How can you add changing adult diapers to your many other daily tasks? Take a deep breath. You can do it. It isn’t easy, but these tips make the task more manageable: Tip #1 Gather Your Supplies Having …