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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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My Mum (89) refuses to have a bath and keeps putting the same clothes on, even when clean ones have been put out for her. Advice?
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Santalynn
Answered Jan 2022
I know this is going to sound bad, but I am at my wits' end! My husband is at his!
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2022
My Mom does not understand bathroom hygiene anymore! What does everyone think regarding a bidet for her?
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Galilaya
Answered Jan 2022
Many, many weeks without showering or changing clothes...Advice?
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Geaton777
Answered Jan 2022
I can't figure out how to look at my MIL!!! What can I do?
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PeggySue2020
Replied Dec 2021
How do I broach the subject of asking mom to bathe?
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My mother wears the same clothes for days. Are there techniques for helping her remember to bathe and put on clean clothes?
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Beatty
Answered Nov 2021
Is there a way to break through the passivity/indifference of my mom?
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Midkid58
Answered Nov 2021
Mom gets hair done once a week. She can’t reach the back of her hair to comb it, and after 3 days it’s awful back there. Advice?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2021
My sister has not showered in weeks. Any tips or ideas?
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PamMcNeil
Replied Sep 2021
Need direction. Does anyone have advice?
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wolflover451
Answered Sep 2021
Brother lives in filth will not help himself, what to do?
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Deedee47
Replied Sep 2021
How do I know if there is a medical problem or if it's laziness??? My situation is strange and I have so many questions!!!
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graygrammie
Answered Sep 2021
My mom won’t take care of herself and I don’t know what’s wrong/how to help. Has anyone experienced this with a parent?
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97yroldmom
Answered Sep 2021
At my wit’s end. Help!!!
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Nikiniki31
Answered Aug 2021
Incontinence- ideas for tight fitting undies maybe?
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SatchimosMom
Replied Jul 2021
How to deal with my step-dad who is incontinent, but can't smell when he leaks?
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NYDaughterInLaw
Answered Jul 2021
96 year old hard of hearing but says thoughts out LOUD...Why????
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 2021
Mom's nastiness could cost me my kids? What can I do?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Jun 2021
I am looking for advice on how to get my father in law to clean himself, change his depends, and to get up. Any suggestions?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 2021
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