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If it is hard for you to reach below your knees when bathing, use a kitchen tongs to extend your reach. Hold a sponge in a kitchen tongs. Reach with the tongs to wash your feet and legs. The tongs extend your reach so you do not have to bend down to wash the lower legs.
Commercial products that can help include Foot scrubbers and long-handled sponge scrubbers.
One task many caregivers struggle with is how to change the sheets when the person you are caring for can't be moved from the bed. Changing sheets regularly is important for the health and hygiene of your care recipient. It’s a critical step toward preventing...
As we age, oral health problems like plaque buildup, dry mouth, cavities, tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancers can trigger pain, swelling, sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks. Neglected teeth also detract from an older adult’s personal appearance. The...
Many people enjoy travel as a form of recreation, relaxation, and an opportunity to learn. While travel may be a positive experience for most people, it poses special problems for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. People with dementia have trouble with...