It’s important for seniors living at home to get up and get dressed every day. Getting dressed can give seniors a sense of normalcy and make them more likely to want to have visitors or go outside to see neighbors. But as they get older, seniors may have trouble putting on their socks or shoes, undergarments, or buttoning shirts. Personal care at home services can help.
Personal care at home for seniors provides discrete and empathetic care for daily activities.
Your senior parent can use these tips to get dressed every day and assistance from personal care at home providers:
Choose Easy-to-Wear Clothing
Seniors should have lots of clothes that are easy for them to get on and off. The best clothes for seniors are clothes with elastic waistbands, Velcro closures, and large buttons or zippers. Adaptive clothing designed for seniors can also be very helpful if your senior parent has poor grip strength, arthritis, or painful joints.
Organize The Closet For Easy Access
Make sure your senior parent’s closet and dressers are organized to make getting dressed easy. Keep frequently worn items easily accessible. Arrange clothing by type (shirts, pants, etc.) and season, and use labels on drawers if necessary.
Lay Out Clothes in Order
You or personal care at home caregivers can arrange the clothes for your senior parent in the order they will be put on. For example, start with undergarments, then tops, and finally bottoms. Put complete outfits together so that they don’t have to try on many clothes.
Provide Comfortable Seating
Put a sturdy chair with armrests in the bedroom, so your senior parent can sit while getting dressed. This can make it easier and safer, especially when dealing with lower-body clothing.
Get Dressing Aids
Tools like button hooks, zipper pulls, long-handled shoehorns, and sock aids can help make dressing easier and allow your senior mom or dad to get dressed more easily on their own.
Encourage Independence
Allow your parents to do as much as they can on their own, offering help only when necessary. This will promote a sense of independence and self-worth.
Be Patient and Positive
Provide encouragement and be patient. Avoid rushing and stay calm, even if the process is slow. Personal care at home providers are specially trained to show the patience and care that aging seniors need as they work through common tasks.
Adapt the Environment
Ensure the room is well-lit and at a comfortable temperature. Personal care at home aides can help remove any potential hazards that could cause tripping or slipping on a regular basis.
Buy Clothes That Are Soft And Stretchy
Choose soft, stretchy fabrics that are easy to move in and comfortable against the skin. Avoid scratchy or stiff materials.
Simplify Choices
Limit the number of clothing options to reduce decision-making stress. Offer two or three choices to make it easier.
Address Special Needs
Think about any physical limitations that your senior parent has, such as arthritis or limited mobility, and choose clothing that won’t make their symptoms worse or be too difficult for them to put on.
If these tips don’t help your senior parent get dressed easily, call to find out more about personal care at home services for your senior mom or dad.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Rockville, MD, please contact the caring staff at A+ Personal Home Care. Call (443) 660-8757, After Hours: (443) 796-5241
A+ Personal Home Care is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving the Baltimore and DC Metro Area, with offices in Pikesville and Gaithersburg.
At A+ Personal Home Care, our mission has always been to provide exceptional care, compassion, and a nurturing environment for our beloved community members. Over the years, we have strived to create a place where individuals can find solace, engage in meaningful activities, and receive the highest quality of medical attention.
A+ Personal Home Care is always striving to improve and exceed expectations. We welcome feedback and suggestions from our clients and their families, as your input is invaluable in shaping the future of our care programs. We want to ensure that we continue to meet your needs and remain a trusted pillar of support within our community.
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all the families who have placed their trust in us. Your support and loyalty inspire us to continue providing exceptional care every day. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of love, respect, and dignity, and we consider it an honor to serve you and your loved ones.
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Thank you once again for choosing A+ Personal Home Care as your partner in care. We look forward to sharing many more moments of joy, growth, and healing with you and your loved ones in the days to come.
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