Personal care refers to the daily tasks and activities that help a person maintain cleanliness, hygiene, appearance, and overall well-being. It involves assistance with basic self-care routines, especially when someone is unable to do these tasks on their own due to age, illness, or disability.
Examples of personal care activities:
Bathing or showering
Brushing teeth and hair
Dressing and undressing
Using the toilet
Shaving or grooming
Skin and nail care
Helping with mobility (moving around safely)
Who provides personal care?
Family members
Caregivers or personal care assistants
Nurses or care workers in homes or health facilities