washing the entire body with strong soap every day.
Be Careful With Bath Oils
Adding oil directly to bathwater may sound like a good solution for dry skin, but it can make the bathtub dangerously slippery.
Both the National Institute on Aging and dermatology guidance emphasize safer moisturizing approaches rather than creating a slippery bathing surface.
This is particularly important because falls become more dangerous with age.
Shower Safety Matters Too
For older adults, bathing is not only a skin-care issue. It can also b
a fall-risk issue.
Useful precautions
