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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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Leasing home to stepmom. What can we legally do to move her to assisted living and/or ensure she gets the medical care she needs?
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GardenArtist
Replied Jun 2022
Father is a narcissist, let’s the dog piss everywhere and ruin the furniture and rug. He refuses help then throws a tantrum if we can’t help right away. Any advice?
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BurntCaregiver
Answered Mar 2023
Disgusting smell; any suggestions?
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Countrymouse
Answered May 2019
What to do when an unclean hoarder visits?
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BettyMG
Replied Oct 2019
What do you say to an elderly mother who doesn't practice good hygiene? She won't wash her hands after using bathroom, etc.
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Linzy6
Answered Mar 2020
My grandmother is soiling herself (1&2) and REFUSING to change her pad, won't shower, and won't change clothes. What do I do? I'm desperate.
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Writingjulie
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At my wits' end, yet I know it’s really not that bad yet. How long should I put life on hold waiting for their further decline?
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Witsend2022
Replied Mar 2022
How do you care for someone you want nothing to do with?
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mom2mepil
Answered Apr 2022
Helping Mom live life after Dad's death. Any advice?
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gladimhere
Replied Sep 2022
Looking for advice on my mom, any positive feedback is greatly appreciated.
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amoeba
Answered Jan 2023
My DW is resistant to self care such as showering and cleaning her dentures. Any advice to combat her excuses for not doing routine care?
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Taarna
Answered Mar 2023
Dad lives in filth and is stubborn. Any suggestions?
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Tonia722020
Answered Mar 2023
How do we go about intervening with the health and welfare of our parents?
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cdnreader
Answered Aug 2017
Stinky Stinky Stinky! HELP, please!!
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Laurellel
Answered Jan 2018
Husband refusing to educate himself about MIL’s issues, how can I help?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered May 2018
Why does my husband feel that I being his caregiver should be here 24/7 and do everything for him?
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puffbucket
Replied Feb 2019
How do I get my mom to not hide her soiled clothes? Have gotten her Depends and she folds them up with her dirty clothes and doesn’t tell.
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Altc7435
Answered Nov 2020
I can't figure out how to look at my MIL!!! What can I do?
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PeggySue2020
Replied Dec 2021
Is this normal, average nursing home care?
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Daughterinlaw56
Replied Apr 2022
How do you get someone to take a shower when they don’t want to?
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CatyRay
Answered Jan 2023
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