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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How to get mom to bathe and help take care of herself?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Jul 2020
Grandma is in terrible condition and refuses to allow anyone to help. Can't APS do more?
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ZippyZee
Answered Jun 2020
Is there any way to get an elderly person forced out of their home when they live in unsanitary conditions and can’t take care of their pets?
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Mysteryshopper
Answered Jun 2020
My 82 year old mom will not bathe!! It's been over a month. Help!
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JuliaRose
Answered May 2020
Should I allow mother to sit in wet /soiled briefs?
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Riverdale
Answered May 2020
What to do if they refuse to shower, but says she changes under garments and washes up everyday?
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GardenArtist
Answered May 2020
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Keeping Mom clean? (warning: graphic description)
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Marylepete
Answered May 2020
I have a dear friend who has 90% vision loss and wants to remain independent. I live 2 1/2 hours away. How do I convey the reality of this?
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JoAnn29
Answered May 2020
96 yr old Mother lives with me. She has dementia, but otherwise is healthy. Bowel movements often on toilet. Any advice?
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Countrymouse
Replied May 2020
A month ago husband agreed to wear depends but he refuses to change them. Any suggestions?
55 Answers
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pronker
Answered Apr 2020
How do you deal with messy pooping left on toilet seat and sometimes floor?
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Tothill
Replied Apr 2020
My dad will shower when I tell him to but I do not think he is washing himself what can I do?
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lealonnie1
Replied Apr 2020
Mom will not bathe, suggestions?
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lealonnie1
Answered Apr 2020
My 98 year old mom recently living with me re-uses sanitary pads and toilet paper hanging them out to dry!! Help! Ideas to stop this!?
8 Answers
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Beatty
Replied Apr 2020
What can I do if my Mom refuses that I bathe her or clean up her surroundings?
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NurseJess
Answered Apr 2020
Is my father showing early signs of dementia?
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freqflyer
Answered Apr 2020
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 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
Will skilled nurses visit a dementia patient in home if they are a serious hoarder?
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Maryjann
Replied Mar 2020
My dad is 63 but not taking care of himself, should I consider Assisted Living?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Mar 2020
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