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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How to get rid of grandad's urine smell with one wash, easily? Stubborn grandma...
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Maggspie
Answered Jul 2020
How do I make my husband understand living with MIL with dementia is making me crazy, and it’s not her it’s him?
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MargaretMcKen
Replied Sep 20, 2023
I've hit a stalemate with my father over hygiene issues. Any helpful suggestions?
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BLeks2021
Answered Jun 2022
How do I care for a friend who lives in filth?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Jun 20, 2023
My 90 year old Mom won’t keep her fingers out of her mouth and it’s unsanitary. She has dementia and claims there are strings in her mouth.
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cherokeewaha
Answered Mar 2020
My husband won't shower or shave. Refusing my help. Gets angry and tells me to leave him alone when I mention it. Any advice?
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Invisible
Answered Jun 2018
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My mother's dentist called with concern that my mom has not been receiving any oral care. She lives in ALC. Advice with how to handle this?
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Llamalover47
Answered Oct 11, 2023
Why is father-in-law acting antisocial and weird all the time?
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Beatty
Replied Apr 2023
Anyone else dealing with a loved one's horrible living conditions?
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Taarna
Answered May 2022
Are shaving and nail care considered part of care in a skilled nursing facility?
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ChoppedLiver
Answered Apr 2022
How to convince my mother to clean herself?
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MainePoet
Answered Feb 18, 2024
How do I get my father to bathe and brush his teeth when I am caring for him?
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tggator
Answered Jan 2018
I'm concerned about my family getting sick because of my elderly parents lack of hygiene. What can I do?
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STP
Answered Aug 2017
My mother's house smells of pet urine from her 4 dogs. She will not replace carpet because she spends all her money on shopping channel. What can I do?
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PaulAnthony51
Answered Nov 2010
Poop on hands, anything to be done?
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talkey
Answered Jan 2018
The memory care facility where my husband is cannot get him to shower or shave. He won’t let anyone near him. He has FTD. What should we do?
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chdottir
Answered Mar 2018
Caring for a newborn and my mother-in-law who has stage 5 Alzheimer’s. Any advice?
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Ahmijoy
Answered Jul 2018
Mom is unwilling to come out of her room, argues about taking her meds, hoards and has the home hostage. What do we do?
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Rosses003
Answered Oct 2018
Mom is getting physical. How do I get her to memory care without my dad's involvement.
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Southernwaver
Answered Feb 23, 2024
My Mom does not understand bathroom hygiene anymore! What does everyone think regarding a bidet for her?
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Galilaya
Answered Jan 2022
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