Personal Care

Personal care for elders is the support and supervision of daily personal living tasks and private hygiene and toileting, along with dressing and maintaining your personal appearance.

Personal Care May Include:

Bathing and showering, including bed-baths Applying lotions and creams as required Dressing and getting ready for bed Oral hygiene Applying make-up, and hair care Support with shaving Foot care, especially if you are diabetic need to be extra vigilant with your feet Helping you to the toilet, including using a commode or bed pan Support moving position in bed, to stretch and prevent bed sores

Options For Personal Care

Like all forms of care, support with personal care is built completely around your individual needs and personal routines. If you like to wash before breakfast or have a bath before going to bed, a carer will happily follow your schedule, letting you live the way you want.