title: Promoting skin health in older people.
abstract: This article examines general skin care for older people, including barrier function and changes associated with the ageing process. A systematic approach to skin assessment is also provided and general skin care with a focus on personal hygiene is discussed. Methods by which older people themselves and nursing staff can help to promote and improve skin health are identified.
authors.affiliation: School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cowdell
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000592:standards; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena