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When services providing a lifeline are cut by disasters, it becomes difficult to supply water for toilets and baths, which causes unsanitary conditions. In particular, elderly evacuees with disabilities may be unable to take a bath for long periods of time making it difficult to maintain personal hygiene. To prevent infection in shelters, it is important that elderly evacuees, in particular those with disabilities, are provided the support they require to maintain personal hygiene.
Assessment
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Oral hygiene: bad breath, teeth, gargling, tooth brushing and denture washing |
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Genital area: itching and discomfort |
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Self-care state of changes of clothes and cleanliness of bodies |
Coping methods
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1. Obtain and provide whatever is required to maintain cleanliness
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Toothpaste, toothbrushes |
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Cleaning goods
(wet tissues, dry shampoos, etc.. |
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Secure and provide underwear including disposable types |
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Provide assistance for maintaining personal hygiene, for example the provision of dry partial baths
(if hot water can be obtained. |
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Sanitary problems
