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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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Help! My father does not believe anything & refuses to keep hygiene up. How do I convince him to be more hygienic?
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NYDaughterInLaw
Answered Feb 2021
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
Replied Feb 2021
Spitting, but so much more. Any suggestions?
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EricaW
Replied Feb 2021
How can I help my LO take personal hygiene seriously?
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Countrymouse
Answered Feb 2021
Is it imperative for a 86yr old male Alzheimer's patient to bathe daily? His bathroom hygiene is not the best.
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Burtonlak
Replied Feb 2021
Should we call for a welfare check for a family member who seems to be declining?
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Candyapple
Answered Jan 2021
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Help! New York Article 81 - 89 y.o. mother is delusional & hostile. Does anyone have experience with this?
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ToBeHelpful
Replied Jan 2021
Making dangerous decisions and not sure what to do. Any advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Jan 2021
How can family know that their loved one is properly being taken care of since the pandemic doesn't allow us to visit them in their room?
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OnlyChild4Daddy
Answered Jan 2021
Mother is angry because I won't let her wipe herself anymore, what to do?
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Beatty
Answered Jan 2021
Alzheimer's mother in nursing home won't brush teeth or mouth rinse or allow her fingernails to be cleaned. Has anyone had this problem?
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Grandma1954
Answered Dec 2020
Father refuses to wash hands or even use soap! Advice?
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funkygrandma59
Answered Dec 2020
How do I get my mom with dementia to be more hygienic?
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againx100
Answered Dec 2020
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
With it being the holiday season, when would be the best time to bring up to my mom the idea of transitioning to assisted living?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Nov 2020
If a resident refuses to let me wash her genitals what should I do?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2020
94 year old grandmother hasn't taken a shower in three weeks. She only lets me wash her hair about every 10 days. What should I do?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Nov 2020
Advice for people who live at home with someone who has dementia?
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earlybird
Answered Nov 2020
I think I know the answer to this but I need to hear from all the supportive members of this forum please. Mom is 87. Moderate dementia.
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Beatty
Answered Oct 2020
How do I deal with HPD mother in law?
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GardenArtist
Answered Oct 2020
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