Caring for aging skin requires attention, knowledge, and consistency. This course helps caregivers understand how to support and maintain the skin health of older adults through safe, effective practices.

Participants will explore common age-related skin changes, prevention methods, proper hygiene techniques, and how skin care connects to overall health. The training also outlines care guidelines to help caregivers stay within their scope of practice while delivering safe and compassionate support.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify common skin conditions and age-related changes in older adults and explain their impact on overall health

2. Describe effective approaches to managing incontinence while maintaining proper skin hygiene and preventing breakdown

3. Demonstrate safe bathing techniques, including washing, rinsing, and drying while protecting skin integrity

4. Distinguish between skin care tasks that require nurse delegation and those that can be performed independently under state regulations