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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How do I get my mom who has moderate Alzheimer’s, incontinence and rectal prolapse to take a bath after three days?
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Eyerishlass
Answered Jan 2019
My husband refuses to shower or bathe, how can I help him?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Nov 2018
My husband refuses to bathe regularly. I'm at my wits end.
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Nov 2018
Can APS admit an elderly if they are mentally unstable?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Sep 2017
My mother refuses to bathe or cut nails. What should I do?
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Grammyteacher
Answered Aug 2017
How do we persuade Mom that the caregivers are only trying to "help" her?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2018
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When I ask my Mom to take a shower, she gets mad at me. Any ideas?
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freqflyer
Answered Jan 2018
Disposable toothbrushes, anyone else using these?
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texasrdr22
Answered Jun 2018
My mother will not bathe. Any suggestions?
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R
Rainmom
Answered Feb 2018
My brother-in-law had a stroke 8 years ago and he is living in filth! He won't let family help, what can we do?
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D
Daughterof1930
Answered Mar 2018
How do we get someone to bathe more often?
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C
cwillie
Answered Mar 2018
Questions regarding adult diapers & using pads & “pods” as well.
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cwillie
Answered Aug 2020
My best friend doesn't have a shower or bath and can't afford one and gave up on getting one. She said that her private smells bad. Advice?
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AlvaDeer
Replied Jul 2020
What to do if they refuse to shower, but says she changes under garments and washes up everyday?
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GardenArtist
Answered May 2020
My husband is becoming incontinent. Will not wear depends, also he won’t clean off his body where the pee has soaked in? Any suggestions?
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MamaMamaMama
Answered Jan 2020
Why can’t I breakthrough personal hygiene neglect?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered May 2021
Dad keeps picking nails till they bleed. Any suggestions?
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Grandma1954
Answered May 2021
Mom is picking, she broke her hip and she doesn't sleep, she's up all night. Advice?
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lealonnie1
Answered Mar 2021
Father refuses to wash hands or even use soap! Advice?
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funkygrandma59
Answered Dec 2020
My mom has dementia & NPD. Her narcissistic behavior is getting worse and we're afraid it's affecting Dad's health. Any suggestions how to handle this situation?
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Countrymouse
Answered Apr 2019
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