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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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My 80 year old mother won't shower. It's been 7 months since last shower. She has no physical illness. Has anyone out there dealt with this?
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dads1caregiver
Answered Jun 2019
I have a 50 year old uncle who refuses to take a bath and he has the whole house smelling like yeast, body odor, and infection. Suggestions?
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Stephanie4181
Answered May 2019
How do I know when to place my mother in a facility for Vascular Dementia?
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cwillie
Answered May 2019
Disgusting smell; any suggestions?
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Countrymouse
Answered May 2019
Mom is now having "accidents" and refuses to change her underwear and pants. She wreaks of urine smell. Any suggestions?
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joannc60
Replied May 2019
My grandmother keeps having accidents. Talking to her feels awkward and I feel mean...what should I do?
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GAinPA
Answered May 2019
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What to do with a mom who is getting worse? Violent and not clean.
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WeTrulyCare
Answered May 2019
When do we suggest testing for dementia?
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Goodintentions
Replied May 2019
Mom has UTI and refuses to take the antibiotics. Is there any way to make her take medications?
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elliemay
Answered May 2019
I need advice regarding my brother, who is in a nursing home with advanced dementia. Am I expecting too much?
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rocketjcat
Answered Apr 2019
How to "bribe" parent into bathing & washing hair?
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VickieByrd23
Answered Apr 2019
Hello everyone. Have any of you had to deal with a parent that stops showering and body odor?
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Staffbull18
Replied Apr 2019
How do I get my 90 year-old cousin to flush the toilet? He said he's afraid it will overflow if he flushes it.
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JoAnn29
Answered Apr 2019
How to make parent an adult ward of the state?
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Lymie61
Replied Apr 2019
What to do when mom uses her hands instead of toilet paper?
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shad250
Answered Apr 2019
The slow recovery from total caregiver burnout... How to get back to life as normal before caregiving for parent began?
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DarkWolf013
Answered Apr 2019
My mom has dementia & NPD. Her narcissistic behavior is getting worse and we're afraid it's affecting Dad's health. Any suggestions how to handle this situation?
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Countrymouse
Answered Apr 2019
My 81 yo FIL came to live with us 4 weeks ago. He is refusing to shower & change his clothes, he thinks it is unreasonable of us to ask.
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Janice100
Answered Mar 2019
What should we do about my grandmother's living situation and her colostomy bag?
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jacobsonbob
Replied Mar 2019
Mom is peeing in buckets?
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OldSailor
Replied Mar 2019
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