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Brokenheart123
Asked June 2019
Mom has dementia. I don't know which stage but assuming it is further progressed. She fights with me if I try to get her to shower. Advice?
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Segoline
Jun 2019
Oh the shower issue. It is common. You will get some good responses and work arounds. Hang tight.
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