Good personal hyginene helps to prevent or develop infections, illness or bad odours, it also helps with confidence, motivation, body image and self esteem. 2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well being People have to maintain a good standard of hygiene when people do not it affects how their are feeling. Hair - Can become greasy, unkept, smelly and matterd Skin - Can be come dry and start body odours. Because of a build up of sweat in the glands within the skin bacteria increases. Teeth- Another effect of poor hygiene is bad breath which is lack of brushing this allows bacteria to grow or having food in between teeth can start to rot over time so leading to bad breath.
African-Caribbean children have oil rubbed into their hair wear braids and need less frequent hair washing, Caucasian childrens hair needs different care from African Caribbean such as washing more frequently and brushing. Head lice is common in any setting or school we try to keep it at bay by sending letters home and treat it using lotions or conditioners with a comb. Teeth are important as having healthy milk teeth encourages the healthy adult teeth. To build strong Milk teeth children need calcium, fluoride, vitamins a, c and d. We recommend to brush teeth after every meal but encourage the children to brush int he mornings
As you are washing your hair you notice a different feeling but your eyes are closed so the soap doesn’t burn your eyes but you know something is just not right. After washing a second time you go to a mirror to see the results and discover your hair as fell out in patches all over your head. B. Relevance: Between hearing about sew in weaves due to the popularity status it carries with so many celebrities wearing them in today’s day in age, seeing family and friends wearing weaves all though if the job is done right you can’t really tell the person is wearing a weave due to the natural look you want to accomplish making you do a double take as you witnessed the individual the day before with short hair and the next they had hair flowing down there backs, and or seeing someone going through alopecia or some form of illness preventing their natural hair from growing, you have to wonder how the process is done. If you were ever faced with a situation of wanting a different style for reasons other than hair damage like myself and you don’t want to cut or put harsh chemicals on your natural hair or your hair is so badly damaged you need a weave but couldn’t afford to pay a stylist to do your hair could you actually do it yourself while successfully accomplishing the look of your desire? C. Credibility: Although I wasn’t always a fan of weaves due to me having a nice
D. Transition: To prepare for this hair design, you are going to need some supplies. II Body A. Getting the supplies/ brushing hair/ damp vs. dry hair a. What will need to be gathered for this is a brush to detangle, a styling brush, one to two pony tail holders depending on how many braids you will be completing,
If, however, I was assisting with the repositioning of a patient who is incontinent, I would probably consider hand washing, gloves and an apron. Once I have performed the activity, I would remove aprons and gloves, and dispose of them according to my organisation’s policy. I must wash my hands after patient contact and before moving on to the next person. If I make physical contact with a patient I was my hands, but if no physical contact is made I use an antibacterial gel which is provided by the NHS. Hand gels should only be used as an interim measure until you are able to perform a proper hand wash; they are not a suitable replacement for good hand washing.
A person with dementia may need help with going to the toilet, getting dressed, brushing their teeth and grooming hair and nails. It is quite common for people with dementia to forget about, or lose interest in, personal hygiene. They may neglect basic activities such as bathing and changing their clothes. This can be perplexing and upsetting for a carer. Understanding the cause can help you decide which strategies may be helpful when caring for a person with dementia.
Odours occur from bacteria found on our skin and in our mouths. Taking good care of our skin and mouth helps to protect us infections regular bathing and teeth cleaning can help to protect us from bad odours. Poor personal hygiene is known to cause illness. Poor hygiene can be a sign of mental health issues or low self esteem from isolation from others. 2 Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting intimate personal hygiene When supporting an individual with intimate personal hygiene it is important to explain to the individual what is going to happen and ensuring that they understand what is going to happen and that they are comfortable with what is going to happen.
Amanda Coxon 1033747 LD206c Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene 1.1 Explain why personal hygiene is important. Personal hygiene is the act of maintaining the cleanliness and grooming of the external body. This includes bathing and showering, cleaning teeth, washing and combing hair, keeping nails clean, wearing clean clothes and changing them regularly and washing hands after using the toilet. Good personal hygiene is important as it reduces the risk of the spread of infection, increases levels of self esteem and confidence and reduce the risk of unpleasant odours. By promoting personal hygiene in your own practice and appearance, and assisting individuals that you care for, you are leading by example.
Personal hygiene means the cleaning and grooming of the external body to make sure the skin, nails and hair are in a good condition. This is done to keep the body and hair clean and free from infections. Through eating, drinking, coughing, sneezing, sweating and elimination of urine and excrement the body needs cleaning to prevent infection, discomfort and odors. 1.2. Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being Poor personal hygiene can lead to unpleasant body odors, leaving the individual feeling depressed, with low self esteem and low confidence.
Step 3 3 If you have tried the above steps and are still changing diapers your options are running thin. What you need to do next is when changing the diaper "accidentally" rip off one of the pieces of tape or straps. Its pretty easy with a little tug. This renders the diaper unusable. After you have ripped it off, hold it up and say "now what"?