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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How do I detach and keep boundaries, but still stay in contact with my mom?
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momkennedy1
Replied Feb 2023
My grandma refuses to take a shower. What should my family and I do?
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Kelkel
Replied Dec 2022
Alternatives to moving in with mother. Any advice?
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lealonnie1
Replied Mar 2023
82-year-old dad doesn’t like to wear clothes anymore. Every time I come over, I worry that he is going to answer the door naked. Any advice?
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Michelle2828
Replied Jun 2022
Fighting changing Depends. Any tips?
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Mariegivesacare
Answered Jun 2019
Will skilled nurses visit a dementia patient in home if they are a serious hoarder?
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Maryjann
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My 89-year-old mother-in-law is reusing dirty toilet paper and saving it. What could this behavior mean?
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aging44
Answered Jul 2022
Mom lashing out with impossible to accommodate behaviors. Best way to say no?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied May 20, 2023
Visiting dad at home but he barely acknowledges me. Any suggestions?
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Nanulinda1
Answered Aug 2022
Is there a way to break through the passivity/indifference of my mom?
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Midkid58
Answered Nov 2021
My mother smells of urine and gets mad when I say something. What shall I do?
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anonymous183986
Replied Feb 2019
How do I deal with a parent with urinary incontinence and cleanliness problems?
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cak2135
Answered Jun 2016
We're not sure if dad has dementia but what kind of care is needed?
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Llamalover47
Answered Apr 2018
Grandma has a serious problem, any advice?
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SueC1957
Answered Jan 2018
Should I step in and override Dad’s poor decisions?
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Dadsakid
Replied Jan 2019
I can’t stomach eating meals with my elderly parent when I visit because of the smell. I will bring him food and say I’m not hungry. Any suggestions?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Feb 2023
Father-in-law in assisted living for 9 months with dementia still won’t shower. Is it mean that we won’t take him in our car to dinner?
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CaringinVA
Replied Jun 27, 2023
Parents live in squalor and kids need advice on where to start to, I don't know, make last days better? Cleanlier?
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CaringWifeAZ
Answered Feb 20, 2024
How do I convince my mom to take a shower?
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MagicGayle
Answered May 29, 2023
What happens to a dementia patient who refuses to brush their teeth?
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Tagtae
Replied Dec 2022
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