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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How do we get a woman to practice good hygiene? She refuses to wash herself daily and is in assisted living.
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cwillie
Answered Feb 2019
My mother smells of urine and gets mad when I say something. What shall I do?
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anonymous183986
Replied Feb 2019
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
Why does my elderly parent refuse to wash his hands after going to the bathroom?
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cwillie
Answered Feb 2019
Bathing and depression; is it depression or control?
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Val3rie
Replied Feb 2019
How do you get them to take a shower?
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Answered Feb 2019
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Mum put her hands inside the toilet to clean them. I already put a sign to not put her hands inside the toilet, but she keeps doing it. Help!
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shad250
Answered Feb 2019
Can I be held legally responsible for taking care of my in-laws, especially since my father-in-law molested my daughter years ago?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Feb 2019
How can I make the rest of the family help with my grandma? I am so angry and hateful towards family.
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worriedinCali
Replied Feb 2019
How can I get my mom to be more hygienic for her own safety without causing a huge argument?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2019
85-year-old Dad with dementia refuses to take a bath or shower. I am at my wits' end.
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JuliaRose
Answered Jan 2019
Mom is double amputee, incontinent. There is always a urine odor in the house and on her. Any advice?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2019
How can I keep my bathroom from smelling like urine after my elderly aunt uses it?
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Ahmijoy
Answered Jan 2019
FIL doesn't let anyone change his pull-up. Any advice?
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Parky26
Asked Jan 2019
How can I wash my mother's hair without showering?
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cwillie
Answered Jan 2019
Any suggestions on how I can get this man a good shower?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Jan 2019
How do I get my mom who has moderate Alzheimer’s, incontinence and rectal prolapse to take a bath after three days?
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Eyerishlass
Answered Jan 2019
Should I step in and override Dad’s poor decisions?
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Dadsakid
Replied Jan 2019
Every time I help my mother (84) I leave feeling distressed because of her resistance to any proper care, regardless of all my efforts.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Jan 2019
Incontinence is a major challenge. How do you handle this?
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pronker
Answered Jan 2019
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