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Hand-Washing Best Practices for Seniors and Family Caregivers
Frequent hand-washing prevents the spread of viruses and bacteria and is a fundamental part of infection control. Learn the best hand-washing techniques and discover which products for good hand hygiene can help keep you and your family healthy.
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Caring for an elderly loved one often involves cleaning up incontinence accidents. We’ve compiled caregivers’ best tips and advice for getting rid of urine stains.
0 CommentsHow to Persuade a Senior to Put on Clean Clothes
The ability to dress and maintain hygiene are important activities of daily living (ADL) seniors lose the ability to accomplish. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ hands-on tips and suggestions for convincing a senior to put on clean clothes.
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A senior's refusal to bathe is a common source of frustration for countless caregivers. Experienced family caregivers share their best tips and suggestions for persuading an aging loved one to take a shower or bath.
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Hygiene Questions
How often to change diapers (not soiled)?
17 AnswersCaregiverL Answered 15 hours agoAm I a bad daughter?
13 AnswersAnxietynacy Replied Jun 16, 2024What's a reasonable standard for changing clothes in LTC?
5 AnswersAnxietynacy Replied Jun 15, 2024Washing machine and amp; tumble dryer, stink of stale urine.
11 Answerslealonnie1 Answered Jun 12, 2024
Hygiene Discussions
Who is the "customer" here?
16 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Feb 8, 2024I stopped caring about my mom's bathing.
14 CommentsBeatty Commented May 2023I made it thru T-Giving! How about you?
10 CommentsBeatty Commented Nov 2022Washed a pad by accident.
6 CommentsBecky04469 Commented Nov 2022
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