Making Personal Hygiene Easier with PD and In Home Senior Care
You may have a loved one who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. While at times it can be difficult, coping with PD is possible with some help and some life-simplifying tools. Personal hygiene can be made easier with electronics such as shavers and toothbrushes. Tremors in the hands may make it difficult to stay steady while shaving, so it’s safer to use an electric shaver. The famous Michael J. Fox has been coping with PD for many years and he recommends music as a way to find rhythm to successfully brush teeth and shave.
Medications for Parkinson’s disease tend to dry the mouth. A dry mouth leads to more cavities and dental issues. It is recommended that a prescription toothpaste be requested to help with dental hygiene.
Another way to make personal hygiene with PD easier is to sit down when possible when performing grooming activities. This will help with balance and prevent falls. Installing hand rails in and around the shower area will also be helpful for balance and coordination. Placing rubber mats on slippery tiles in bathtubs is also useful for fall prevention.
When your loved one is ready to dress for the day, it is helpful to have the outfit already laid out for them. Use clothing items with minimal buttons and clasps or Velcro when necessary, such as on shoes. Choose the clothes that are easy to put on and recommend to your loved one that they sit on a firm chair while dressing to make the process easier. Extra time should be allowed and expected when dressing.
Coping with daily hygiene tasks can be made easier with the help of an in home caregiver. Whether the assistance is from a family member or a trusted and highly trained caregiver from Senior Helpers, it offers great peace of mind to the family knowing that a loved one is properly cared for. In home senior care allows a loved one coping with PD to stay independent in the comforts of their own home for as long as physically and emotionally possible.
If you would like to learn more about caring and consistent in home help and the many benefits of professional elderly care or dementia and Alzheimer’s care, call Senior Helpers to speak to a senior care specialist today 314-968-2273! The compassionate senior care specialists at Senior Helpers can also guide you through the process of receiving the Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance Benefit if your elderly loved one is a veteran. In home senior care allows your loved one to stay in the comforts of their own home for as long as possible while receiving the level of care they need. Senior Helpers of Webster Groves provides a wide range of services including Alzheimer’s and dementia care, personal assistance, companionship, and so much more to all areas of Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Ladue, Affton, Clayton, Mehlville, and surrounding areas..