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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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Mom has started blowing her nose on her shirt sleeves when she thinks no one is watching. Is this a normal progression of dementia?
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katiekay
Answered Nov 2018
My husband refuses to bathe regularly. I'm at my wits end.
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Nov 2018
My husband refuses to shower or bathe, how can I help him?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Nov 2018
My mom has dementia and doesn't want to do anything. She just stays in bed all day long. Is dementia causing this?
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rocketjcat
Answered Nov 2018
Husband won't let me clean his room. Do I just forget it?
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Ahmijoy
Answered Nov 2018
I'm helping an elderly couple 96 and 97 years old. My neighbors. How do I help them?
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My mom doesn't wish to bathe or wash her clothes-thinks fresh air cleans things-any suggestions?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Nov 2018
What do I do for someone that’s non family that can not take care of them self anymore?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2018
Mom doesn't seem to want to bathe or wash her clothes and thinks hanging them on a hanger "airs them and cleans them." Any suggestions?
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shirleyeason
Asked Oct 2018
Elder and child abuse. What can we do?
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cwillie
Answered Oct 2018
How do you get an elderly man that you are caring for let you help him w/ changing his brief?
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cwillie
Answered Oct 2018
Mom is unwilling to come out of her room, argues about taking her meds, hoards and has the home hostage. What do we do?
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Rosses003
Answered Oct 2018
Suggestions on how to get him to take a shower?
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OldSailor
Answered Oct 2018
Two Dr.s opposing views totally not helping us. MIL needs to be safe. What do we do?
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anonymous836119
Replied Oct 2018
Does anyone have suggestions for working with a dementia victim who is exhibiting peculiar and unhealthy bathroom behaviors?
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Eyerishlass
Answered Oct 2018
Mom has dementia, still functional in many ways. Panties heavily soiled with remains of fecal matter (not wiping?). Next step?
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gdaughter
Replied Oct 2018
My mom has been showing signs of Dementia and is refusing any help. She’s not bathing, barely eats, but she sees nothing wrong. Any advice?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Sep 2018
Mom needs to shower & wash her hair. How to get her to do it? I'm out of ideas.
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pargirl
Answered Sep 2018
How do I get my mother diagnosed with dementia?
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Sunnygirl1
Answered Sep 2018
Caring for Mom- How do you know where to START?
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Aeellis2002
Replied Sep 2018
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