Hygiene

Younger woman brushing elderly lady’s hair

Whats different about elderly skin?

There’s one area of caregiving where you can make a big difference to your loved one’s comfort: looking after their skin.

We all need our skin to be healthy. Our happiness and comfort depend on it. But as we grow older, our skin also ages and becomes fragile and more at risk from injury.

Incontinence irritates it, making it more susceptible to dermatitis, infection and rashes. Frequent cleaning with soap and water does further harm. Also, urine can make skin smell unpleasant.

Good hygiene

With the right hygiene, you’ll help prevent skin irritation and infection, and soothe your loved one’s skin. You’ll helping them to feel clean, comfortable, and smelling nice.

In this section you can learn about incontinence and hygiene products designed for elderly skin. Find out how to give your loved one the special skin care they need:

> Incontinence and hygiene

> Skin health

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Incontinence and hygiene

How to provide the right hygiene for your loved one.

Elderly woman taking care of her skin with younger woman

Skin health

Learn about skin health and its importance.

What can you do?

Ways to help your loved one.

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