Seniors deserve to get their skin pampered too! That is why AT HOME QUALITY CARE is here to give you a few easy, effective, and affordable tips for improving your senior’s skin health.

Let’s get started:

• Be gentle

  Senior skin is thinner and more prone to dryness, and irritation. It’s important that you are gentle when bathing them.

  If you want to prevent skin irritation, caregivers at our Home Health Care Services in Chicago, Illinois suggest using a soft loofa when lathering soap on your senior.

• Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

  Gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers are what you are looking for when it comes to your loved one’s skin moisturizer.

  Apply generously and religiously to prevent dryness and irritation. Caregivers at Home Health Care Services in Northwest Indiana suggest applying moisturizer after bathing and then every 2-3 hours after that.

• Never leave without sunscreen

  Sunscreen is not only for beach trips. You should also apply it even if you’re staying indoors, going to the mall, or making a quick visit to a friend.

  The sun’s UV rays can be extremely harmful to your skin, no matter what age range. This is why we’re always reminding the staff at our Home Health Care Services in Morris, Illinois to bring sunscreen with SPF 15 or more.

• Stay hydrated

  Finally, our last tip is to stay hydrated. Seniors tend to avoid drinking too much water so they don’t need to run to the bathroom as often. This leads to dehydration and skin dryness.

There you have it, these were all the senior skin care tips we use at our Home Health Care Services in Houston, Texas. If you want to learn more ways to care for an elderly loved one, feel free to give us a call at 773-685-9025.