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Helping someone with personal care involves many daily tasks. If it's been a while since you did day-to-day caregiving—or you've never done it—you might not know all the things you need to do and how to do them.
This information gives an overview of the daily or weekly care a person needs.
Bathing
Bladder and bowel care
Cleaning up and reducing germs
Helping at meal time
Home safety
Moving someone in bed
Personal care and grooming
Skin care
Be sure to talk with the care team if you have any questions or concerns about how to provide care.
Current as of: December 18, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board All Ignite Healthwise, LLC education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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