All Bathing & Personal Care

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

Summer Skin Care: 5 Quick Tips for Preventing Rashes and Odors

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Aug 09 2022

Pull-ups, underpads, and adult diapers make life as a family caregiver easier, but they can also increase the risk of rashes, odor, and skin irritation. Follow these tips to keep your loved one's skin healthy, happy, and irritant-free!Read More

Dementia and Bathing: 5 Proven Ways to Keep Your Loved One Clean

Posted by Brianna Maguire on Mon Oct 12 2020

If you’re caring for someone with dementia and struggle to bathe them, know that you aren’t alone. From “curious vision” to having a tough time seeing the water, all sorts of challenges can pop up when you’re trying to get your loved one clean. To help, we met with dementia care experts and put together a guide of our favorite tips.Read More

How to Prevent and Treat Bedsores: A Caregiver’s Guide

Posted by Brianna Maguire on Thu Jul 08 2021

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are wounds that appear on the body as a result of inactivity for extended periods.Read More