GROOMING

 ²groom

 verb

Definition of GROOM

transitive verb

1

: to clean and maintain the appearance of (as the coat of a horse or dog)

2

: to make neat or attractive <an impeccably groomed woman>

: to get into readiness for a specific objective : prepare <was being groomed as a presidential candidate>

intransitive verb

: to groom oneself

Examples of GROOM

1. The horses are being groomed for the competition.
2. She spent hours grooming herself.
3. She always seems to be perfectly groomed and neatly dressed.
4. He is being groomed to take over the company.

First Known Use of GROOM

1809

Related to GROOM

Synonyms: fit, fix, prepare, lay, prep, ready

I took the above section from Merriam-Webster.

Groom is also the shortened word for bridegroom, but we will be using groom it in the context of preparing for a new day. 


We don't use this word in everyday conversation do we? Try it with your kids... Darling, it's time to get groomed and ready for school. :)

GROOMING: 

Grooming includes oral care, hair grooming (combing or brushing hair), washing the hands, washing the face, and either shaving the face or applying make-up. If the subject neither shaves nor applies make-up, Grooming includes only the first four tasks. The patient performs this activity safely. This item includes obtaining articles necessary for grooming.

NO HELPER

7 Complete Independence—The patient cleans teeth or dentures, combs or brushes hair, washes the hands*, washes the face*, and either shaves the face or applies make-up, including all preparations. The patient performs this activity safely.
*includes rinsing and drying.

6 Modified Independence—The patient requires specialized equipment (including prosthesis or orthosis) to perform grooming activities, or takes more than a reasonable time, or there are safety considerations.

HELPER

5 Supervision or Setup—The patient requires supervision (e.g., standing by, cueing, or coaxing) or setup (application of orthoses or adapted/assistive devices, setting out grooming equipment, or initial preparation such as applying toothpaste to toothbrush or opening make-up containers).

4 Minimal Contact Assistance—The patient performs 75% or more of grooming tasks. 

3 Moderate Assistance—The patient performs 50% to 74% of grooming tasks.  


2 Maximal Assistance—The patient performs 25% to 49% of grooming tasks. 

1 Total Assistance—The patient performs less than 25% of grooming tasks. 

0 Activity Does Not Occur

COMMENT: Assess only the activities listed in the definition. Grooming does not include flossing teeth, shampooing hair, applying deodorant, or shaving legs. If the subject is bald or chooses not to shave or apply make-up, do not assess those activities.