Personal Care

Caregiving Series Volume 8

All of us develop our own routines for bathing, brushing teeth and caring for our bodies early in life. These habits give us a sense of wellbeing, security and comfort. Allowing someone else to provide care may be stressful. It is important to provide personal care in a way that honors an individual's preferences and dignity.

After viewing this program, you will understand the principles behind personal care and how to perform those procedures safely and respectfully. Appropriate for home health agencies, hospices, community service agencies and others that train professional and family caregivers.

Topics include:

• Use of correct body mechanics
• Infection control
• Correct handwashing
• Privacy and modesty issues
• Promoting independence
• Oral hygiene
• Denture care
• Bed bath
• Dressing
• Nail care
• Laundry
• Shaving
• Shampooing hair in bed

Length: 36 minutes