For many people daily, this is a habit that is not agreed with fundamental for hygiene. Nevertheless, experts warn that this may not be the best care procedure for adults over 65 years old.
This is due to the fact that, with age, the body changes, so the care procedures should also be changed.
How to strangle adults over 65 years old
Over the years, the skin begins to become more dry and beautiful. This natural process means that the dermis becomes more fragile and loses the ability to protect itself from external agents.
Thus, according to the French medical portal Sante, the adoption of a shower from two to three times a week is enough to maintain good hygiene without at risk of skin health.
Silvi Mauma, a dermatologist and the head of the geriatrics of the Rothschild Hospital in Paris, explained that “excessive cleaning, especially with strong soap or very hot water, can eliminate good skin bacteria and worsen its natural barrier.”
What are the risks that elderly people bathe every day
When taking a shower every day, the skin of older people can experience various problems, such as:
- Skin irritation
- Dehydration of the skin
- Big risk of infections
- Natural change in microbioma
How are adults over 65 years old?
After the 65 -year threshold has passed, hygiene should be adapted to take care of the body. Experts advise that the shower lasts from 3 to 4 minutes, with warm water and soft soap, which do not contain aggressive agents.
Drying should be delicate when touching, avoiding rubbing skin. In the event that you decide to swim from 3 to 4 times a week, on other days, hygiene should be preserved, located in areas such as armpits, genitals and legs.
