How To Protect Senior Skin From Sun Damage

Uncategorized  |  May 10, 2018

What Every Senior in Edmonton, AB Needs to Know About Skin Protection from Sun Damage

Protect Senior Skin | Everyone is happy that summer is nearly here and everyone, including our older adults in long-term care, will get outside again to take advantage of the warmer weather.

The Benefits and Dangers of Being Outside

Having ample time outdoors is a health benefit in many ways, physically and emotionally. Nonetheless, the sun can be detrimental to skin and unfortunately, even more so to older skin.

Five Tips to Protect Senior Skin from the Sun’s UV Rays

Aging skin must be protected from the harsh UV rays of summer. 

Tip #1. Cleanse Older Skin Gently:

Older people will sweat more in the warmer months, and need assistance keeping themselves fresh and clean. There are many gentle cleansers designed for sensitive skin. These are recommended because the skin becomes fragile as people age.

Specifically, the skin gets much thinner because it has less collagen and elastin than when younger. Because the skin becomes delicate, it’s important to gently pat the skin dry with soft towels and never scrub.

Tip #2. Moisturize All Year Round:

We think about moisturizing in the winter, but sometimes we neglect it in the summer. The air conditioning can dry skin out as much as the furnace heat. In summary, moisturize all year round.

Tip #3. Sunscreen Offers Protection:

Adults in long-term care will need help applying sunscreen if outside for more than a few minutes. Help prevent burning, sun damage, skin cancer, and other age-related conditions. Unquestionably, as people age, it’s challenging for the skin to recover from the sun.

Tip #4. Fresh Clean Water:

Consuming clean water can help purify bodies and skin of naturally occurring toxins. People who drink ample amounts of water often have noticeable improvements in skin tone. In particular, six to eight glasses per day is typically suggested for seniors in long-term care.

Tip #5. Stay Out of the Heat:

Older adults in long-term care are better off remaining indoors during the midday heat. The hot afternoon sun causes significant harm to the skin and brings the danger of heat sickness. Therefore, if an older adult must be outdoors in the summer heat, limit it to a minimum.

Following these recommendations for older adults will reduce dry skin, the risk of skin cancer, and other summer conditions that are easily prevented. Undeniably, another benefit is more youthful-looking skin, which can help seniors feel better about their skin.

Comfort Keepers® in Edmonton Can Help with In-Home Elder Care!

If you are concerned about the health and well-being of your aging loved ones we can help with retirement care, 24-hour care, respite care, senior care, companionship care, end-of-life care, post-surgery care, palliative care, personal care, senior living transition services, and much more! 

Comfort Keepers®’ are trained caregivers who help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home. 

Companionship Care and Interactive Caregiving™

Our Interactive Caregiving™ provides a system of care that addresses companionship, safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs).

Moreover, our trained caregivers are selected with one specific quality: empathy. Empathetic care is care that starts in the heart, and it allows us to meet our client’s exact needs. 

Home Care Edmonton

To learn more about senior care in Edmonton, contact the Comfort Keepers® office to discuss our unique service offering. If you live in Devon, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, or Stony Plain and surrounding areas, contact Comfort Keepers at 780-465-4665.

Is Invoicing Modelling and Client Direct Home Care the Right Option for You?

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Comfort Keepers® Edmonton is here to help you and your loved ones get the best care possible. Recently awarded the “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” seal by Accreditation Canada, our Edmonton location has achieved the highest available certification in Canada for Home Care services, clearly demonstrating Comfort Keepers’ commitment to offering safe, high-quality home care to its senior clients in Edmonton.

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