Skin Care: As your senior ages, her skin does, too.

The layer of fat between her skin and muscles thins, making her skin a little more fragile. Her body is also producing less collagen overall, which can have a big impact on skin health. These small changes in skin care can make a big difference in keeping your senior’s skin as healthy as possible.

Read Ingredients on Skincare Products

Skincare products are supposed to include their list of ingredients, and they do have expiration dates. In general, it’s a good idea to avoid products that contain fragrances or ingredients that tend to be drying, like alcohol. It’s also a good idea to make a note on the bottle of when a skincare product was opened so that you can better track when it might be time to toss it out.

Avoid Showers and Baths That Are Too Hot

Hot water feels great and might be soothing to sore joints and muscles, but it’s not a great idea for your senior’s skin. If your elderly family member has memory issues, it’s also a good idea to make sure to install anti-scald devices on the tub or shower faucet. Bringing in in-home care help can also help, especially if your senior is spending more time in the shower or bath because those tasks are more difficult for her now.

Adjust Your Senior’s Diet

What your senior eats directly affects how healthy her skin is able to stay. If she’s relied a lot on pre-packaged foods in the past, it might be time to make some small shifts in what she’s eating. In-home care providers can make it easier for your senior to simply enjoy her meals without having to worry about cooking or meal preparation in advance. Healthy fats and plenty of antioxidants are your senior’s friend in terms of keeping her skin healthy.

Encourage Her to Drink Plenty of Water

Getting enough hydration is probably the biggest change your senior can make for healthier skin. When your elderly family member isn’t drinking enough water, her skin tends to suffer first. By getting plenty of water every day, her entire body has what it needs to function and her skin reaps the benefits, too.
If your senior is experiencing any other skin care issues, like eczema or wounds that aren’t healing well, make sure to talk with her doctor to get to the bottom of what’s going on.

If you or an aging loved-one are considering hiring Home Care Services in Burlingame, CA, call the caring staff at Aviva In-Home Care.
Call today: (415) 795-2203

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Evan Loevner

CEO at Aviva In-Home Care

As a former hospital administrator, I launched Aviva with the goal of having a more focused, direct impact on the delivery of care than I could ever accomplish within a hospital setting. For me, the joy of running an organization like Aviva In-Home Care is having the ability to positively improve the lives of individuals needing customized care. As a passionate Bay Area resident, I know that many local seniors can benefit from new approaches to in-home care, that will bring them more connection to the community, and provide families with a greater sense of comfort that their loved one is indeed matched with an ideal caregiver.

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