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.
1 CommentThe 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.
46 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
And now a mouse infestation.
10 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied Dec 8, 2025My husband is 88 and has moderate to severe dementia. He will no longer brush his teeth. What can I do?
18 AnswersConstanceS Answered Dec 2, 2025Dementia patient is using garbage cans in the memory care facility as a toilet, what can we do? Staff don't help or redirect.
10 AnswersTouchMatters Replied Nov 22, 2025Any ideas about mom with late stage dementia in memory care refusing baths, toenails clipped, doctor’s appointments, etc?
4 AnswersJustAnon Answered Nov 15, 2025
Poor Hygiene Discussions
Will not bathe or take showers, any advice?
4 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Oct 25, 2025Overwhelmed about disabled brother with amputations.
6 CommentsDaughterof1930 Commented Mar 21, 2025Dealing with hygine resistance with the elderly.
8 Commentsstellysue Commented Aug 2024How to get hygiene for stroked out Mom in NH? Got pics of her unkempt and I'm in Chicago. Trying to figure who is in charge. Never same CNA.
4 CommentsGeaton777 Commented May 2024
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