If you need to wash an elderly person we have a helpful guide

Whether on a long-term basis or as a temporary measure, it’s important to know the proper procedures for washing an elderly person.

This is not only something that presents physical challenges, it can also be upsetting for the person being washed.

That’s why Nobilis has produced a down-to-earth article which takes you through the basics so you can feel confident taking on this important aspect of personal care.

You will learn:
• The importance of maintaining good hygiene in the elderly
• How to deal with fears of washing
• How to give a bed bath
• How to handle oral hygiene
• How to wash an elderly person’s hair

You can read the article by clicking on this link:
http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/a-guide-to-washing-an-elderly-person-and-bed-baths.aspx

You can also find many other useful articles on elderly care at our website, http://www.nobilis.co.uk/