- Itchy
- Flaky
- More sensitive
- Easily irritated
That doesn’t mean older adults shouldn’t shower regularly. It simply means the way you shower matters.
Is Every Day Necessary?
For many older adults, a full-body shower every day isn’t always necessary, particularly when you’re not sweating heavily or getting dirty.
Depending on your activity level, climate, personal preference, and skin type, you may be comfortable showering a few times a week, while washing the face, hands, underarms, groin, and feet more frequently.
However, people who exercise, sweat heavily, work outdoors, or have specific
