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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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Frequent UTIs and hygiene? Any advice?
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freqflyer
Answered Jan 2023
How do you get someone to take a shower when they don’t want to?
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CatyRay
Answered Jan 2023
75-year old father refuses to wear a diaper and has become irrational. Any advice?
6 Answers
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Fawnby
Answered Jan 2023
My husband is convinced he showers every day, but it's really 1-2 months. He smells so bad I feel nauseous, but we share our bed. What can I do?
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funkygrandma59
Answered Jan 2023
Mom is getting to the point of not showering. Any advice?
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Geaton777
Answered Jan 2023
Looking for advice on my mom, any positive feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Mom gets poop all over the place & doesn’t clean herself. Any suggestions?
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2022
Will caregivers report us for rats at MIL's home?
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Maryjann
Answered Dec 2022
Success stories or advice, as to convincing the patient to observe personal hygiene habits, such as hand washing and showering?
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Luta65
Replied Dec 2022
My husband, early dementia, hates showering, and now refuses to shave. Other than that, he’s easy to get along with, but I hate the hassle. Any ideas?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Dec 2022
What happens to a dementia patient who refuses to brush their teeth?
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Tagtae
Replied Dec 2022
Help with spouse's incontinence?
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funkygrandma59
Answered Dec 2022
How to get elderly mother to bathe?
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MJ1929
Answered Dec 2022
How can I really get rid of the “old man smell” combined with a urine smell that permeates my father’s room? It reeks!
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RainbowHeart
Answered Dec 2022
My grandma refuses to take a shower. What should my family and I do?
32 Answers
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Kelkel
Replied Dec 2022
My mother's hygiene is becoming appalling. Any advice?
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MJ1929
Answered Nov 2022
What are the early signs that assistance with personal care and bathing may be necessary?
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KPWCSC
Replied Nov 2022
My 90 year old mom urinates walking to the bathroom, while wearing a pad, but it gets on the floor in front of the toilet. She never changes her underwear. Any advice?
7 Answers
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Beatty
Answered Oct 2022
How to take back a squalid kitchen from mom?
17 Answers
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lealonnie1
Answered Oct 2022
Not changing underwear. Any Advice?
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BlueEyedGirl94
Answered Oct 2022
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