Caring for a Bedridden Loved One
Being a caregiver to a bedridden loved one can be difficult for family members, but caring for a bedridden senior can be much more complicated. However, there are some things that you can do to make things less difficult for you and your older loved one who needs looking after. Regardless of what caused your loved one confined in bed, it is vital to provide them with the right type of care to ensure they are safe and comfortable. The following are just some ways you will be able to make caring for your bedridden loved one much more manageable. Proper Personal Care The most important thing that must be taken care of when it comes to caring for someone confined in bed is ensuring that hygiene and grooming needs are met. Those needs include dental care, bathing, getting dressed, and trimming hair and nails. If your senior loved one is uncomfortable with you helping them dress and undress or bathing, you may ask if they would prefer to have someone else help them with thos...