All Bathing & Personal Care

Smooth as Silk: Skincare Tips to Keep Immobile Adults Rash and Infection-Free

Posted by Chad Birt on Mon Mar 01 2021

If you care for someone who’s immobilized, it’s important to regularly monitor and protect their skin. Prolonged periods of sitting or lying down increase the risk of bed sores and irritation, which if left untreated, can lead to skin, blood, or bone infections. Read More

How to Assist a Loved One with Oral Hygiene

Posted by Chad Birt on Mon May 22 2023

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia presents unique challenges. One of those challenges is helping your loved one maintain their oral hygiene. Read More

Ask Jonathan: How Can I Maintain Good Hygiene Throughout the Winter?

Posted by Jonathan Magolnick on Wed Jan 20 2021

To kick off the first “Ask Jonathan” column of 2021, I want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year! I’m also looking forward to a year of (hopefully) visiting with friends and family. Read More

Hygiene, Health, and Incontinence

Posted by Carewell Staff on Wed Oct 14 2020

Living with incontinence can be inconvenient and even embarrassing at times, but it’s important to talk openly about how it affects our health. Even the tiniest of accidents can result in urine becoming trapped against the skin, which can lead to a host of other problems, including irritation and infection. Here are Carewell’s top six tips for staying healthy and comfortable. Read More