The Effects of Proper Hygiene on Seniors’ Health

As providers of home health care services in Dallas, Texas, we are tasked to perform duties such as bathing, grooming, toileting, and aid seniors who cannot do it themselves anymore.

Proper hygiene keeps seniors looking, smelling, and feeling fresh. But apart from these, why do hygienic practices and bathing services matter when people reach senior age?

• It prevents health problems.
  Gastrointestinal and respiratory problems are some of the most rampant health problems due to unhygienic practices. Many seniors can catch parasites, diarrhea, amoebiasis, pneumonia, influenza, and other infectious diseases from dirt, microscopic organisms, and other disease-causing agents when they eat with dirty hands and utensils and when food is not prepared or cooked the correct way.
• It promotes a longer life.
  When causes of diseases get eliminated, the more a person remains healthier. And staying healthy is one of the ways to live longer. And this is one of our aims as in-home care providers.
• It keeps a person’s happiness.
  As seniors remain healthy, they can do more things in life. They have more time to achieve their goals and finish their bucket lists. They will look presentable and feel proud of themselves.

With high-quality and compassionate health services in Texas, do not hesitate to reach us. Call 1-214-935-5108. Park Cities Health Services will always be glad to assist you.