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"This training presentation details essential hygiene and personal care practices for the elderly. The guidelines are internationally recognised as current best practice. Subjects features include: care responsibilities; general care and hygiene guidelines; care plans and risk assessments; bathing, showering and washing; guidelines for the care of hair and scalp; foot and nail care; oral health care; eye, ear and nose care; skin care; bed and room care; toileting assistance and care; clothing and footwear considerations/safety; mealtimes - assistance and care; how to adopt a quality approach to hygiene and personal care issues care issues"--Container.