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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How can we get Grandma to bathe?
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haileybug
Answered Oct 2020
Dad is being lazy, unclean and is urinating everywhere. Does anyone ever just feel despair?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Oct 2020
My husband of 18 years was diagnosed with Dementia in 2015. His condition has declined and now I'm told it's Alzheimer. Can someone explain?
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polarbear
Answered Oct 2020
How can I get my loved one to shower? He only showers once every 2 months.
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funkygrandma59
Answered Oct 2020
Is it dementia?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Sep 2020
Dealing with refusal to do personal hygiene?
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How do I get my mom (96) to take a shower? She always says she already took one earlier...it’s always an argument.
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lauramay
Answered Aug 2020
Does anyone who deals with the elderly have any advice? How do you handle someone who refuses to take care of themselves, hygiene wise?
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Midkid58
Answered Aug 2020
When very capable, sane, and coherent elderly refuse to bathe/shower/change or wash his clothes/wash hands/clean/do home repairs; advice?
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elaine1962
Answered Aug 2020
Father (63) refusing to do basic hygiene/adjust to healthy habits after heart attack/stroke - absolutely infuriating - please help!
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AlvaDeer
Answered Aug 2020
What can we do to get mom to shower, have her use the bathroom and get her out of soiled clothing?
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Freemanlorraine
Replied Aug 2020
To be frank, Mom smells. How do I approach this?
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charb93151
Answered Aug 2020
Questions regarding adult diapers & using pads & “pods” as well.
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cwillie
Answered Aug 2020
What can I do when my husband refuses to let me change his Depends to wash and change him?
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caring41
Replied Aug 2020
How do I get my 86 year old mother-in-law to take a shower when she refuses?
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Rose2020
Answered Jul 2020
How have others dealt with reluctance to shower in dementia?
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Countrymouse
Answered Jul 2020
Is my father in law getting dementia??
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Grandma1954
Answered Jul 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
How to get rid of grandad's urine smell with one wash, easily? Stubborn grandma...
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Maggspie
Answered Jul 2020
How to get mom to bathe and help take care of herself?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Jul 2020
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