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Personal care for the elderly
24 items
By
Tracy Flint
I do personal care for the elderly and these have helped me.
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These work great for unsteady / wondering elderly
Bed Alarms in Hospital Beds & Accessories(8)
Work great for those wondering elderly
Door Alarms & Sensors
These along with poise liners help keep them dry at night time
Depend in Incontinence - Walmart.com
These work but : they have cloth ones that are washable. For layering there bedding to keep things dry
Chucks Bed
Great reference
Caregiving Books in Medical Books(1000+)
Great for keeping cloths clean and keeping there indepndece
Bibs For Elderly
Wipes are always handy for quick clean ups
Sponge Bath Wipes Elderly
Adaptive clothing for the elderly
Joe & Bella: Adaptive Clothing
When my client refuses medication if possible I crush and put in his food
Walgreens Pill Crusher
Daily pill organization is important when you are bringing in other caregivers that way no questions if took med or not
Pill Organizers
Taking notes is important when more then one caregiver is working with someone.
Caregiving Books in Medical Books(1000+)
Sometimes elderly can’t chew so I use a grinder to make sandwiches, soups.
Shop Food Grinders for Meat and Kitchen Tasks with Modern Design
Some clients will love to hold and pet realistic cats or dogs ::
Realistic Cat Stuffed Animal
Great for personal care
Nitrile gloves in First Aid(1000+)
Great for Parkinson’s
Adaptive Silverware
Elderly do not drink enough so therefore they can get infections: it will throw there mind and body in a spin.
Walgreens Urinary Tract Infection Test Strips
I use fidget toys for my dementia patients when they are restless.
Fidget Toys for Adults | Stress Relief & Sensory Play
There are many gadgets that can keep people busy
Dementia Products
Elderly walk easier with your assistance. No tugging on there arms :
Gait Belts
Keep there cloths clean with easy to wash bibs
Bibs For Elderly
Keep the table clean while looking stylish
Non Slip Table Mats For Disabled
Keep your loved one clean without fighting over a shower.
Sponge Bath Wipes Elderly
Much easier to clean and very comfortable:
Hospital Bed Mattresses
We use both reusable and disposable bed pads: some clients wet the bed every night even with depends and liners on.
Incontinence Underpads in Incontinence(1000+)
