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How to Make Personal Care Easier for Your Elderly Loved One

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Seniors want to exercise their independence as much as possible. But even if you want to give them their complete independence, that might not be possible if they suffer from geriatric conditions. There are, however, certain things that you can do to make it easier for them. Many seniors take pride in being able to do certain things on their own. This is true especially when it comes to personal care.  Here are some tips that will help make personal care easier for your senior loved one: Make things more accessible to them Got a senior loved one with mobility issues? Reaching for things can be harder with these mobility issues, so make sure you transfer the personal care items to more accessible areas. Ensure their safety Maintain a safe environment. Check the expiry date of the personal care items. If they have to use the bathroom to use these items, there should be guard rails for them to hold on to and ensure that the bathroom is always