For much of our lives, daily showers have been treated as a non-negotiable part of good hygiene. Many of us were raised to believe that bathing every single day was essential for staying clean, presentable, and healthy. It became routine, almost automatic, like brushing our teeth or making the bed.
But after the age of 65, the body begins to change in quiet but important ways. And one long-standing habit, daily showering, may no longer be serving us as well as we think. In fact, for many older adults, showering every day can slowly create problems rather than prevent them. Continue reading…
