The Importance of Being Well-Dressed

By Care Street Home Care Staff | September 6, 2024 | Comments Off on The Importance of Being Well-Dressed
Personal Care at Home in South Brunswick NJ

Personal Care at Home in South Brunswick NJ

Have you begun to notice that when you pick up your elderly loved one for an outing, she isn’t dressed as well as she used to? Maybe her clothes are dirty or they’re mismatched or they’re wrinkled. They might even be completely inappropriate for the activity you’re going to attend. For many elderly individuals, laundry becomes a chore that’s too difficult to manage alone, so it might be time to find your loved one some help with her laundry and getting dressed for each day.

Why Does What You Wear Matter?

While it’s not important to dress to the nines every time your loved one leaves the home, the way clothes fit and look can have a profound impact on how a person feels about themselves as they venture out. Wearing clothes that fit well, are well cared for, and are appropriate for the event can boost self-confidence and self-esteem. Feeling good about yourself is important at every age.

Why is it Difficult for Seniors to Dress Well?

Most likely, wearing clothes that are in poor condition or inappropriate isn’t because your loved one doesn’t care about what she wears. It usually is more likely that she is struggling somewhere along the process of getting dressed. It could be that she doesn’t have the physical strength to clean and store her clothes properly. It might also be that she doesn’t have the dexterity to manipulate her clothing the way she needs. It could also be a cognitive struggle of not being able to make wise decisions about what should be worn.

How Personal Care At Home Can Help Your Loved One with Getting Dressed

If your loved one lives on her own, she might just need a little help to get her day started right. Getting dressed each morning doesn’t wait for the morning to be successful. It happens days beforehand when clothing is getting cleaned and prepared for the week. A personal care at home provider can help with both the care and storage of clothes, as well as help your loved one pick out the right outfit each morning.

Here are just a few ways a personal care at home provider can help.

  • Laundry. Laundry can be cumbersome, making it difficult for some seniors to manage. A personal care at home provider can help by loading and unloading machines, folding the clothes, and then putting them away. They can also ensure your loved one doesn’t get too far behind on laundry so there’s always something clean to put on
  • Clothing Care. Whether it’s ironing a cotton shirt or cleaning off some shoes that tracked in mud, a personal care at home provider can help make sure your loved one’s clothes look great.
  • Dressing. If your loved one struggles with buttoning buttons or zipping zippers, a personal care at home provider can help her with these dressing processes that perhaps her hands and fingers just can’t manage anymore.
  • Wearing appropriate clothing. A personal care at home provider will remind your loved one to wear a light coat when it’s chilly, pack a warm winter hat, or even leave the coat at home when it’s hot out. It can be helpful for some seniors to have someone assist them in knowing what’s appropriate to wear for what they are going to do.

If you or an aging loved one is considering personal care at home in South Brunswick, NJ, please contact the caring staff at Care Street Home Care today. Call (732) 607-8870.

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