The weather is getting warmer and that means it’s time for seniors to start thinking about their summer clothes. Seniors need to pay attention to their summer clothes because it’s important to take steps to protect their skin while also preventing overheating. That means not exposing their skin to direct summer sun. But at the same time it’s important for seniors to stay cool as the temperatures go up. So choosing clothing can be a big deal for seniors. It’s a great idea for seniors to have personal care at home to help them get dressed in appropriate clothing, take care of their skin, and protect their skin by making sure they are applying sunscreen throughout the day. Personal care at home can help seniors stay healthy, cool, and comfortable all summer even when it’s extremely warm. According to experts some of the essential summer clothing pieces that seniors need are:
Sun Hats
Sun hats are an absolute must for both senior men and women. Big straw hats, floppy bucket hats, baseball caps with a wide brim, even cowboy hats are great as long as they protect your senior parent’s head and face from the sun. Look for hats that have ventilation and good air flow so that your senior parent won’t sweat underneath their hat. And if your senior parent is bald or has very little hair make sure that they have some protection between the hat and their head. It’s a good idea to stash extra hats in your senior loved one’s car, their purse or beach bag, by the door, and anywhere else they might go so they can have one close at hand if they need it.
Sunglasses
Seniors need to protect their eyes from the sun’s damaging UV rays. Even on cloudy days the UV rays from the sun can hurt a senior’s eyes since their eyes are more prone to damage as they get older. If your senior wears prescription glasses you should pick up a couple pairs of prescription sunglasses so that they can keep one pair on them and keep one pair at home. If your senior loved one doesn’t wear prescription glasses you can buy several inexpensive pairs of sunglasses and keep them with their sunhats in various places for convenience.
Cotton Shirts
Cotton tee shirts and button down shirts are the best choice of clothing for senior men and women in the summer heat. Poplin and linen are also good fabrics for seniors to wear because they are natural fibers that breathe and allow for air circulation so that seniors won’t get too warm.
Capri Pants
Senior women should wear capri pants instead of shorts in the sun. Direct sunlight can be very damaging to senior skin. It’s better for senior women to wear capri pants because they are a little longer and expose less skin to the sun but they are still nice and cool. Cotton or linen capri pants are a great option for senior women to wear in the summer.
How Personal Care at Home Can Help
Your senior wants to enjoy the outdoors safely and you know the health benefits of getting outside. But what if you can’t be there during the day to help them prepare to go outside? Personal care at home can step in to support their needs. From help applying sunscreen to choosing the right clothing, personal care at home can help them enjoy the warm weather without overdoing it. Caregivers can be there to help with many aspects of your senior’s day.
Source
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/sun-safety-save-your-skin
If you or an aging loved one is considering personal care at home in Centennial, CO, call the caring staff at SYNERGY Home Care of Denver today. 303-756-9322
