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Skin care - information for residents, families and carers
Information for people living in or visiting the residential aged care facility.
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Having healthy skin that has no breaks or sores is important for good health.
Skin is a shield that stops germs. If it is dry or broken, it is easier for germs to enter your body and cause infections.
Your skin changes as you age. It gets thinner, can be easier to damage and takes longer to heal. Take extra care to look after your skin to reduce problems like skin tears, infections, and pressure injuries (sores).
- Organisation:
- Victorian Department of Health
- Topic:
- Skin, Ageing and aged care, Carers
- Target audience:
- General, Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- March 2016
- Last reviewed:
- April 2026
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