Personal Appearance Habits
More than any other group, old people will allow their personal grooming habits to lapse. Sometimes, this is caused by depression, but it can also be simply a loss of good habits.
Once accustomed to the work world, where personal appearance can effect a career, seniors often live in an environment where it seems that personal appearance doesn't matter.
Unfortunately a shabby look can be off putting to others and lead to loneliness and isolation for the elderly. More
Quick Personal Habits Checklist
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Are you clean? Take your shirt off and look at it in a good light. Does it need a wash? Are you wearing clean clothing every day? Do you bathe daily?
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Are you rumpled? Look at your clothing. Would you have worn that to work? Are your glasses crooked? Is you hair tidy?
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Are you hairy? Do you need a shave? On an older person, whiskers can make you look homeless. (This includes women)
- Are you stinky? Do your skin, breath and hair smell clean?
Housekeeping Habits Matter Too
Housekeeping habits can effect how you smell and look. In addition, a clean and tidy environment is always a pleasant experience for visitors. >>More
