4 Personal Care at Home Items for Seniors in Warm Weather
Summer Tips: Personal Care at Home Philadelphia PA
The warm spring and summer months can present some unique challenges when it comes to personal care at home for seniors. Seniors have very delicate skin that requires some special care. And seniors may be more prone to body odor or noticeable incontinence odor when the weather is warm which can make them self-conscious. And when seniors feel self-conscious they are less likely to leave the house to do things like run errands, socialize, exercise, or spend time with their family members.
There are also things that seniors can do to make sure that they are looking and smelling their best even when the weather is warm. With personal care at home, seniors can start their hygiene routine with a shower or a thorough wash up. Then they can use these products to make sure they are smell great all day long.
Anti Chafing Gel Powder
Seniors tend to have a lot of skin folds, even if they are not overweight. And the heat and moisture in those folds can cause painful chafing and bacteria growth. There can also be odor. Seniors should apply some silky anti-chafing gel anywhere that they get skin friction to protect the delicate skin and fight odor. The gel dries to a light powdery finish that will keep the skin dry and prevent rubbing and chafing. This is best applied directly after a shower when the skin is fully dry.
Bacteria Fighting Deodorant
There is a special kind of bacteria killing deodorant that is a cream rather than a typical solid stick type of deodorant. This cream deodorant is easy to apply and can be used anywhere on the body.
So it can be used in skin folds, under women’s breasts, in private areas, in armpits, and anywhere else that bacteria growth can cause odor. Since the heat and humidity in the summer can cause bacterial growth and lead to odor this deodorant is a must-have for seniors in the warmer months. One application can last up to three days so it doesn’t need to be applied all the time.
Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo can help seniors avoid getting oily and stinky hair when the temperatures soar and they sweat all day. A few sprays of dry shampoo at the roots of the hair will absorb oil, sweat, and dirt and make seniors look like they just came from a visit to their stylist. Dry shampoo can also make it easier for seniors who need to wait for personal care at home to shower safely. The use of dry shampoo can keep them looking and smelling good until they can get a shower and wash their hair.
Baby Wipes
Baby wipes are something that everyone should keep close at hand during the summer. They are a gentle way to cleanse and refresh any part of the body, especially the parts that get really sweaty in the heat. Seniors should keep some at home in the bathroom and a travel pack in their purse or pocket when they go out.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Personal Care at Home in Philadelphia, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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