Personal care
Do you assist someone with dressing, bathing, meals, toileting, and other personal tasks? This section of our site will help you learn how to safely provide this support at home.
An oral health guide for caregivers of older people. Produced by the NZ Dental Association, the 56 page guide explains how to provide oral care to older people who can't care for their own teeth.
(PDF 1.65MB)
Age, illness and disease can cause fragile skin. Follow these simple tips to help prevent skin tears and other problems.
Slippers are Britain's most dangerous clothing, involving more home accidents than glass, nails, and scalding pipes! Here are Bupa's tips to help you choose footwear that is comfortable, fashionable, and safe for those with health and disability needs.
Tips to shave a man without nicks, cuts or frayed nerves!
It isn't always possible for someone who is ill, frail, or in pain to have a 'normal' bath or shower. You may need to give them
Take steps to ensure your family member sleeps well ... so you can too!
