5 Reasons Why Bathing and Showering Help is Essential to Nanaimo Continuous Care

Nanaimo Continuous Care is an excellent choice for families who worry about an older relative slipping on a wet bathroom floor. Having a caregiver to come in and support a loved one’s bathing and showering needs provides peace of mind for everyone involved. 

A personal helper can do various things, including regulating the water temperature and handing over mobility aids and hand towels at the right time.

1. This service establishes or re-establishes a sense of routine. A senior citizen needs to have a structure in their day so they can age at home properly.  Soft towels and warm water, plus the added support of a caregiver, can uplift their mood.
   
2. Feeling clean and refreshed is a big part of mental health. A personal helper can ensure all the safeguards are in place during a shower or bath. Those can include a bench for seated bathing or a strategically placed chair.
   
3. An older person can be more mentally alert after a shower. Moreover, feeling refreshed boosts their self-esteem and desire to interact with the outside world. A caregiver is important for this process. They can ensure that safety features like non-slip mats and grab bars are properly positioned.
   
4. Nanaimo Continuous Care has personal care workers who can look after all the small details. Based on a senior’s mobility, they can be standing nearby while offering privacy at the same time.
   
5. A bath and a shower quickly become a shared ritual. For seniors who have these friends, a caretaker who comes into their house, even for nail trimming, can feel like pampering. 

A warm bath just before bedtime also promotes better sleep. Gentle support movements in the bathtub or shower under a caregiver’s watch support circulation. Bathing and showering should be an act of mindfulness and self-awareness. One of our caregivers can help so your relative has a positive view of getting olde

Nanaimo Continuous Care, which includes support for bathing and showering, is another service offered by our compassionate care team. Schedule a free in-home consultation today to learn more about how an in-home caregiver can help your older relative regain confidence and comfort. Enhancing your loved one’s well-being starts when you contact us today.