As seniors get older hormonal changes, diet, medication, and other factors can cause changes to their hair. Both men and women can experience thinning hair or changes in the texture of their hair. It’s important for seniors to take good care of their hair to preserve their self-esteem and self-image.
Women in particular can struggle to accept changes in their hair, like thinning, that happen as they get older. But there are lots of things that seniors can do to preserve their hair and make it look great.
One way that seniors can protect their hair is to have personal care at home. With personal care at home, seniors will have help with tasks like showering or washing their hair. It’s easier for seniors to keep their hair healthy and looking good if they have help washing and styling it. That way your mom or dad isn’t limited by their mobility or lack of mobility.
Some other useful tips that can help your mom or dad make the most of the hair they have are:
Choose Easy-to-Maintain Hairstyles
Seniors should choose hairstyles that will look good between trims and that are easy to set and style. Unless your mom or dad wants to go have their hair done at the salon or barber on a regular basis it’s a good idea for them to choose very simple styles. A simple hairstyle will look good even without styling so that your mom or dad won’t need to style their hair every day. A simple combing should be enough.
Use Dry Shampoo Between Washes
Seniors should also not wash their hair every day unless it’s necessary. Seniors can use a little powder or dry shampoo to soak up oil or dirt between washes. Dry shampoo comes in a powder or a spray, and it can make hair clean and fresh between washes. Dry shampoo is a great tool for seniors to use when they are recovering from an illness or injury and they can’t easily shower or wash their hair.
Invest in Adaptive Tools
Special adaptive tools made for seniors can make it easier for seniors to care for their hair. Using a long-handled comb or brush allows seniors with limited mobility to comb their hair gently, without pulling too hard on the comb or the brush. Products like large rollers and lightweight dryers can help seniors who have poor grip strength style their own hair.
Use Gentle Products
Most shampoos are too harsh for fine and delicate senior hair. Even with conditioner most shampoos can strip and damage your mom or dad’s hair. Use baby shampoo and conditioner, or products designed for senior hair, so that washing the hair doesn’t cause any damage or make your senior parent’s hair prone to breaking.
Stick to a Simple Hair Care Routine
Most seniors don’t need to wash their hair more than once or twice a week. And unless your mom or dad is going to an appointment or going to see family members, they don’t need a complicated hairstyle. Keep it simple and easy so that your mom or dad will look good without damaging their hair.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Personal Care at Home in Bellevue, NE, please contact the caring staff at Caretech today at (402) 697-5121
Caretech provides the best care services for seniors and families throughout Nebraska including Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, Fremont, Norfolk, Hastings, Columbus, Papillon, North Platte, La Vista, Scottsbluff, South Sioux City, Beatrice, Lexington, Chalco, Gretna, Gering, York, and surrounding areas.
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