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My 80-year-old dad has had body odor for a year, and now my mom does too.
Comment by vstefans Aug 23, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 4 Comments

My grandfather deliberately pees on bathroom floor
Comment by vstefans Aug 23, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 8 Comments

My grandfather refuses to wear a shield for incontinence. How do I get him to understand he smells and needs to bathe more then.
Created by hinschr Jun 25, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene

Bathing the Elderly
Comment by JeantheBean Apr 28, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 74 Comments

bathe
Comment by MindingOurElders Apr 1, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Comment

My 80-year-old dad has had body odor for a year, and now my mom does too.
Comment by vstefans Aug 23, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 4 Comments

My grandfather deliberately pees on bathroom floor
Comment by vstefans Aug 23, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 8 Comments

My grandfather refuses to wear a shield for incontinence. How do I get him to understand he smells and needs to bathe more then.
Created by hinschr Jun 25, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene

Bathing the Elderly
Comment by JeantheBean Apr 28, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 74 Comments

bathe
Comment by MindingOurElders Apr 1, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Comment

No dementia, but no bathing, either!
Comment by sharoncostello Mar 26, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 7 Comments

Dental care
Comment by pamela6148 Mar 16, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 7 Comments

Idea for managing odor and "safe" disposal of poopy materials.
Comment by AlzCaregiver Mar 16, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 9 Comments

My husband age 80 with early dementia has just started not to bathe Help!!
Comment by SoAlone Feb 9, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 2 Comments

My elderly father-in-law refuses to take a shower and gets mad when we bring up the subject. He smells something awful.
Comment by MindingOurElders Jan 20, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 3 Comments

Incontinent pull up diapers
Comment by ladyonhill Jan 12, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 2 Comments

what would cause be of ongoing vaginal infection or urinary infection in elderly female. Also on going coughing and is a non-smoker.
Comment by Angiekins Nov 23, 2009 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 2 Comments

What should I be asking nurses/PAs about my Mom's care. Recently, we found that Mom's back was not looking right.
Created by nbritner Nov 18, 2009 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene

Privacy in nursing home
Comment by lmw124 Nov 14, 2009 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 7 Comments

Mom With Dementia
Comment by SecretSister Oct 5, 2009 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 2 Comments

Nursing interventions on personal hygiene
Created by s178724 Sep 15, 2009 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene

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What's the best way to treat lymphoma?
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What's the best way to treat lymphoma?
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How do I get my elderly dad to help himself more with dressing?
Answered by jackowacko 15 hrs ago in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Answer

How do you put a shirt or sweatshirt on a bed bound person?
Answered by lhardebeck 47 hrs ago in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 3 Answers

How can I help my mother shampoo?
Answered by kema2020 3 days ago in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 4 Answers

My father is 82 and lives alone. He won't shower and we tell him all the time to do this. What should I do?
Answered by naheaton 3 days ago in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 7 Answers

Where do you get financial aid for adult diapers in the Dallas Texas area?
Answered by HelenM Aug 25, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Answer

How do I get my elderly dad to help himself more with dressing?
Answered by jackowacko 15 hrs ago in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Answer

How do you put a shirt or sweatshirt on a bed bound person?
Answered by lhardebeck 47 hrs ago in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 3 Answers

How can I help my mother shampoo?
Answered by kema2020 3 days ago in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 4 Answers

My father is 82 and lives alone. He won't shower and we tell him all the time to do this. What should I do?
Answered by naheaton 3 days ago in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 7 Answers

Where do you get financial aid for adult diapers in the Dallas Texas area?
Answered by HelenM Aug 25, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Answer

How do I convince my 89-year-old old father that he should wear adult diapers all of the time?
Answered by vstefans Aug 23, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Answer

My mother refuses to shower or change her clothes. She has been wearing the same grungy shirt for almost a week. What should I do?
Answered by susanT8403 Aug 21, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 38 Answers

My mother has severe depression and stays in bed all day at the care facility. How can I get her to engage in life?
Answered by naheaton Aug 14, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 3 Answers

My mother is in a nursing home with a rare illness. She keeps saying that I don't want her home, but that's not true. I just wasn't skilled enough for her care. What should I do?
Answered by LynnPO Aug 13, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 8 Answers

My Mom fell a few weeks ago and she is unable to care for herself. I shower her and she still doesn't smell clean. Any suggestions?
Answered by Kitty Aug 13, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 10 Answers

My mother refused to put her clothes on when her roommate's husband came by. She thinks there isn't anything wrong. What do I do?
Answered by castoff Jul 19, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Answer

How do you give a bed bath?
Answered by susanT8403 Jul 4, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 7 Answers

How can I make mom understand that she must bathe every couple days?
Answered by SonnyGirl Jul 1, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 2 Answers

What is the salary range for a person who could carry out bathing, dressing and hygiene for an elderly?
Answered by LynnPO Jun 22, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 3 Answers

What is the most efficient way to keep a portable toilet chair clean on a daily basis?
Answered by 195Austin Jun 21, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 4 Answers

My 80-year-old mother hardly bathes and is a heavy smoker. How do we discuss hygiene with her?
Answered by sylvester18 Jun 19, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 8 Answers

How can I get my mothers false teeth out of her mouth to brush them?
Answered by msdiva Jun 16, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 9 Answers

How do I coax my father to shower, shave and get dressed?
Answered by Crowemagnum Jun 15, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 1 Answer

My mom wants to sit next while I'm driving, and doesn't understand that my husband would like to sit next to me. She also won't bathe and smells like urine. How can I take care of this?
Answered by Barbiedoll Jun 4, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 9 Answers

My mother doesn't shower on the weekends because she doesn't go to the elderly club then. When I mention it's time to take a shower she gets mad. What can I do to get her to have better hygiene?
Answered by naheaton Jun 4, 2010 in Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene, 5 Answers

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