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My 96 year old mother refuses to take a shower! Any tips?
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Theshrimp
Answered May 28, 2023
Wife showers about twice a year and uses large disposable wipes the rest of the time. How do I get her to shower?
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AlvaDeer
Answered May 26, 2023
Has anybody had a difficult dementia patient who absolutely refused to bathe? What did you do and how do those in nursing homes handle the situation?
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CareBear1997
Replied May 25, 2023
When should I wear gloves?
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toribold156
Replied May 25, 2023
Living with a hoarding loved one.
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied May 21, 2023
My mother is smelly. I don't know if it's the body odor, or the incontinence that is the problem. Help!
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MJ1929
Answered May 20, 2023
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JoAnn29
Answered May 2023
My mother-in-law refuses to shower. What can I do?
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funkygrandma59
Answered May 2023
What happens if AL can't handle her issue?
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Beatty
Replied May 2023
Husband with dementia won’t get his toenails cut.
3 Answers
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cwillie
Answered May 2023
My 92 yr old mom poops on the floor, gets it on her hands, counter, and doesn’t know it. How can I help her and my sister who cleans her?
8 Answers
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CaringinVA
Answered May 2023
My mother refuses to wear her depends. Does anyone have tips?
14 Answers
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TouchMatters
Replied May 2023
I'm struggling to get the 95-year-old I care for to shower. I really need help. She gets very scared, then angry, and doesn't comply.
7 Answers
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cwillie
Answered Apr 2023
My mother with dementia will not leave her Depends on at night. Any advice?
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Igloocar
Replied Apr 2023
Mom has 4 delusions now, most costing me and money. How do I handle this?
33 Answers
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Firstof5
Answered Apr 2023
How do residents of assisted living facilities have their nails trimmed?
14 Answers
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jbramwell
Answered Apr 2023
How do I get my mom to wash her hands properly?
21 Answers
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DrBenshir
Answered Apr 2023
How can I get my 98 year old mother with dementia to use toilet paper?
3 Answers
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LoopyLoo
Answered Apr 2023
My mother is on hospice care in a memory unit. She is bedridden, but can sit in a wheelchair. Any advice?
11 Answers
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Lov2teach
Answered Apr 2023
Is there any chance the Dr. will give something to sedate my elderly dementia mom so I can trim her finger and toe nails? She’s violent.
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Midkid58
Answered Apr 2023
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