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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How do I make my husband understand living with MIL with dementia is making me crazy, and it’s not her it’s him?
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MargaretMcKen
Replied Sep 20, 2023
Assisted living facility cut off communication. How do I approach a sit down with the staff?
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JoAnn29
Replied Sep 17, 2023
My mom refuses to get up to use the bathroom. Any advice?
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CTTN55
Answered Aug 19, 2023
Showering and hygiene.
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Arkh64
Answered Aug 13, 2023
Bathroom reeks of urine.
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Beatty
Answered Aug 11, 2023
My father is a hoarder who won’t listen to my sister and I about anything. My mother's disabled and he won’t listen to us about her needs.
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Beatty
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What can I do about my father (who has dementia) not bathing?
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anonymous1732518
Replied Aug 5, 2023
What to do with a husband with ALZ that stops up and floods toilet with too much toilet paper and flushing over and leaves mess on floor?
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Geaton777
Replied Aug 4, 2023
I have lost control of my own home, what can be done?
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lealonnie1
Answered Jul 8, 2023
What can I do if my mom gets angry and refuses to change her diaper and clothes?
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AliOJ58
Answered Jul 2, 2023
Father-in-law in assisted living for 9 months with dementia still won’t shower. Is it mean that we won’t take him in our car to dinner?
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CaringinVA
Replied Jun 27, 2023
Does anyone's love one have an odor?
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Llamalover47
Replied Jun 21, 2023
How do I care for a friend who lives in filth?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Jun 20, 2023
My spouse doesn't want to take showers anymore. I have tried everything. Please help with any suggestions.
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Gloriaargentina
Answered Jun 16, 2023
Diabetes and body odor.
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igloo572
Answered Jun 15, 2023
How to get patient to take a shower?
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lealonnie1
Answered Jun 3, 2023
How do I convince my mom to take a shower?
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MagicGayle
Answered May 29, 2023
My 96 year old mother refuses to take a shower! Any tips?
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Theshrimp
Answered May 28, 2023
Wife showers about twice a year and uses large disposable wipes the rest of the time. How do I get her to shower?
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AlvaDeer
Answered May 26, 2023
Has anybody had a difficult dementia patient who absolutely refused to bathe? What did you do and how do those in nursing homes handle the situation?
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CareBear1997
Replied May 25, 2023
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