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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How can I really get rid of the “old man smell” combined with a urine smell that permeates my father’s room? It reeks!
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RainbowHeart
Answered Dec 2022
Getting my husband with dementia to take a shower. It’s been 22 months since his last one! Any tips?
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Jamesj
Answered Jul 2022
What to do with a parent who will not let his house be cleaned up?
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elaine1962
Answered Sep 2019
I need advice regarding my brother, who is in a nursing home with advanced dementia. Am I expecting too much?
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rocketjcat
Answered Apr 2019
Hygiene and aggression; My peaceful home has become an unwelcoming war zone and I have no idea what to do.
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CaregiverL
Replied Jul 2018
How do I make sure mother bathes COMPLETELY?
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Grandma1954
Answered Jun 2021
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How do I broach the subject of asking mom to bathe?
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OuterBanks74
Answered Nov 2021
How do I get my sister to get up and move? She will literally sit and pee in her depends until it leaks.
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tyhardy2020
Answered Jun 2022
My mom refuses to get up to use the bathroom. Any advice?
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CTTN55
Answered Aug 19, 2023
My 96-year-old father is mobile but doesn’t wipe himself after his bowel movements. How can I get him to clean himself?
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Frustratedcg123
Answered Dec 2017
Making dangerous decisions and not sure what to do. Any advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Jan 2021
Smell is overpowering; Need Advice
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ybd311
Answered Feb 2020
Mom has UTI and refuses to take the antibiotics. Is there any way to make her take medications?
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elliemay
Answered May 2019
I'm wondering if a welfare check is appropriate for my mid 50s aged roommate?
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied Nov 2018
What causes resistance to care?
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Neen1954
Replied Mar 2023
How can I get my wife to take a bath or shower and to wash her clothes?
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Countrymouse
Answered Sep 2022
What type of air freshener do you use to keep the bedroom smelling fresh when your spouse refuses to bathe for weeks?
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Miggie13
Answered Apr 26, 2024
My mom is 98 and lives independently, but her apt. really needs a deep cleaning and she refuses to have a cleaning person come. What to do?
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Sample
Answered 7 hours ago
My 93 year old mother in law refuses to change her clothes or bathe. She hits me and curses at me and eventually I give up. Nothing has worked, HELP!
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Roxann17
Answered Nov 2017
Brother lives in filth will not help himself, what to do?
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Deedee47
Replied Sep 2021
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