Personal Care in Eugene: How We Help with Bathing

For many adults, bathing is a daily activity that doesn't require a second thought. However, for seniors who are struggling with their balance or overall mobility, bathing can be a real challenge. Since bathing is an essential aspect of self-care, it's important that elderly adults have all the help they need to accomplish this routine. With the personal care services offered by our care professionals at Visiting Angels^® Eugene, local seniors can experience well-rounded assistance with showering, bathing, and grooming that helps them enjoy additional comfort and security as they complete their daily activities.

Alleviating the Challenges of Bathing Through Personal Care

The vast majority of seniors suffer from a decline in strength, flexibility, and balance as they go through the aging process. This decline can be compounded by injuries or illnesses that leave elderly adults less mobile than in their younger years. Additionally, it can have a negative impact on their ability to bathe on their own.

Our personal caregivers at Visiting Angels Eugene work to alleviate this challenge and make it possible for seniors to maintain their well-being at every stage of their aging journey. Here are three ways their support can make a difference in the process of bathing.

• Balance. The bathroom is an area in which slips and falls occur more often than any other space in the home. A professional caregiver can help your loved one maintain their balance as they get in and out of the tub or shower both by providing physical support and by suggesting modifications that can promote their safety, such as the installation of handrails and anti-slip mats.
• Thoroughness. When flexibility is a concern, elderly adults can struggle to be thorough as they bathe and groom. Caregivers can help seniors with the activities within their bathing routine that they can't complete alone, ensuring they are able to maintain a high level of cleanliness. 
• Confidence. When your loved one knows they have a trustworthy caregiver to rely on as they bathe, they will have a greater sense of confidence throughout the day and as the hour for bathing approaches. 

A Trusted Choice for Personal Care in Eugene

You can help a loved one get started with professional support that makes the bathing process easier. Our home care services can be delivered in:

• Eugene
• Springfield
• Lane County
• And throughout the surrounding area

Contact Visiting Angels Eugene today to ask for a no-obligation personal care consultation in the local area!