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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How do I get my father who has dementia, to take a shower? It is over three weeks, for some reason he refuses to get in the shower. Any helpful ideas are welcome.
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freqflyer
Answered Sep 2022
My Mom won't shower. She says she does but it's quite evident with the odor she isn't using the bathroom but instead going in her pullups. Any advice?
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Geaton777
Answered Sep 2022
Not changing underwear. Any Advice?
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BlueEyedGirl94
Answered Oct 2022
How to get elderly mother to bathe?
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MJ1929
Answered Dec 2022
My husband, early dementia, hates showering, and now refuses to shave. Other than that, he’s easy to get along with, but I hate the hassle. Any ideas?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Dec 2022
Mom is getting to the point of not showering. Any advice?
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Geaton777
Answered Jan 2023
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Frequent UTIs and hygiene? Any advice?
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freqflyer
Answered Jan 2023
Just starting to notice hygiene problems with wife, not showering or washing hair.
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JacknKatie
Replied Oct 30, 2023
My mother-in-law is able to take showers and clean, but is failing to do so. What should I do?
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freqflyer
Answered Aug 2017
My 92-year-old mother always refuses to take a bath or shower. I am not sure what to do, any advice?
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GardenArtist
Answered Sep 2017
How do I find proper long term care?
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cwillie
Answered Oct 2017
What can I do while caring for a 90-year-old cancer patient who does not take good care of cleaning himself?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Oct 2017
How can I get personalized caregiving advice?
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freqflyer
Answered Oct 2017
My 93 year old Mom's hygiene is terrible. She refuses help of any kind, I can hardly stand the smell anymore, what do I do?
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SueC1957
Answered Jan 2018
My mom has a caregiver 24/7. My mom does not want her new caregiver to wash her or help her dress. Any suggestions?
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freqflyer
Answered Jan 2018
Anorexia issues?
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Tothill
Answered Feb 2018
What type of infections can you get from not showering?
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Ahmijoy
Answered Apr 2018
Husband and wife refuse to go to nursing home/in home health care. Any advice?
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Windyridge
Answered May 2018
Mother with dementia; has anyone experienced this denial by siblings of a parents mental and physical state?
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SueC1957
Answered Jun 2018
Does anyone have suggestions for working with a dementia victim who is exhibiting peculiar and unhealthy bathroom behaviors?
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Eyerishlass
Answered Oct 2018
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