All Bathing & Personal Care

Oral Care Items to Keep Your Loved One’s Teeth and Gums Healthy

Posted by Chad Birt on Wed May 17 2023

One of the most important things you can do as a family caregiver is to ensure your loved ones practice good oral hygiene. Regularly brushing and flossing your loved one’s teeth and visiting the dentist for oral exams and teeth cleanings can reduce the risk of problems like cavities, gum disease, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Read More

Hygiene, Health, and Incontinence

Posted by Carewell Staff on Wed Oct 14 2020

Living with incontinence can be inconvenient and even embarrassing at times, but it’s important to talk openly about how it affects our health. Even the tiniest of accidents can result in urine becoming trapped against the skin, which can lead to a host of other problems, including irritation and infection. Here are Carewell’s top six tips for staying healthy and comfortable. Read More

Dementia and Bathing: 5 Proven Ways to Keep Your Loved One Clean

Posted by Brianna Maguire on Mon Oct 12 2020

If you’re caring for someone with dementia and struggle to bathe them, know that you aren’t alone. From “curious vision” to having a tough time seeing the water, all sorts of challenges can pop up when you’re trying to get your loved one clean. To help, we met with dementia care experts and put together a guide of our favorite tips.Read More

Ask Jonathan: How Can I Maintain Good Hygiene Throughout the Winter?

Posted by Jonathan Magolnick on Wed Jan 20 2021

To kick off the first “Ask Jonathan” column of 2021, I want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year! I’m also looking forward to a year of (hopefully) visiting with friends and family. Read More