Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How 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.
0 CommentsThe Truth About “Old People Smell”
Many people believe the odor that sometimes permeates seniors’ homes and elder care facilities is a result of poor hygiene, but it is actually a natural part of aging.
160 CommentsHow to Convince a Senior to Wear Adult Diapers
Can’t get Mom to wear adult diapers? Addressing incontinence issues requires patience, understanding and a commitment to upholding a senior’s dignity. A caregiving expert shares her best tips for handling this delicate topic.
45 CommentsWhat to Do When a Senior Refuses to Bathe and Change Their Clothes
When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their personal hygiene habits have changed is the best way to devise a successful strategy for getting a senior to bathe and wear clean clothes.
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Poor Hygiene Questions
How do you answer when the person your caring for is asking where are my clothes? I put them out daily, because if I don't it just causes issues.
7 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Sep 23, 2023How do I make my husband understand living with MIL with dementia is making me crazy, and it’s not her it’s him?
22 AnswersMargaretMcKen Replied Sep 20, 2023Assisted living facility cut off communication. How do I approach a sit down with the staff?
15 AnswersJoAnn29 Replied Sep 17, 2023My mom refuses to get up to use the bathroom. Any advice?
25 AnswersCTTN55 Answered Aug 19, 2023
Poor Hygiene Discussions
Showers/baths for long-term care residents; what do I do when they get skipped?
5 Commentsfeelinglost8 Commented Oct 24, 2022There are mice in my mom's nursing home!
13 CommentsAlphabase Commented Mar 2022My husband's physical health has deteriorated this past year and now he will not let me bathe or shave him. He feels he knows what is ok...
10 CommentsDeeSkeets Commented Sep 2020I moved in with my father 3 years ago. Now looking back I see the emotional abusive antics he was up to. He manipulates me, and abuses me.
6 Commentsrcvela001 Commented Jul 2020
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