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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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Forgive me if this has been answered prior, but the problem is increasing. Need an Unscented room deodorizer type spray.
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Goddatter
Answered Jun 2021
How do you make a loved one with dementia understand the importance of daily hygiene?
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Traces109
Replied Jun 2021
My 93-yr-old MIL will not transition to assisted living and thinks she's okay in independent. She needs assistance. Can barely walk. Advice?
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AlvaDeer
Answered May 2021
My 89 yr old father was diagnosed with vascular dementia last year. Is he being stubborn or is it dementia?
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Norm529
Replied May 2021
How to tell if your parent is showering or not?
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lealonnie1
Answered May 2021
Why can’t I breakthrough personal hygiene neglect?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered May 2021
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Quick vent about my mom not showering for days and not getting out of her clothes....Is this dementia progressing?
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wearynow
Replied May 2021
Dad keeps picking nails till they bleed. Any suggestions?
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Grandma1954
Answered May 2021
Please give me advice. How to get rid of odor??
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lara2003
Replied Apr 2021
Mom goes potty in her clothes, on the living room floor & the sofa, she doesn’t care, refuses medical attention. What is our family to do?
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JoAnn29
Answered Apr 2021
My brother lives alone. He doesn't shower and his house is filthy. No family member wants to approach him about his odor. How can we help?
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Midkid58
Answered Apr 2021
My father has turned into a slob and I need advice. What can I do?
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Grandma1954
Answered Apr 2021
Is schizophrenic relative going to the toilet in her room?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Mar 2021
How do I help a mom who won't accept any help?
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Lilfarmer67
Replied Mar 2021
Need suggestions for helping husband with grooming. Any ideas?
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Wifeofadrummer
Answered Mar 2021
Mom is picking, she broke her hip and she doesn't sleep, she's up all night. Advice?
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lealonnie1
Answered Mar 2021
How can I get my 85-year-old mother in to take a shower?
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lealonnie1
Answered Mar 2021
Help! My elderly mother has stopped bathing...How do I get her medical assistance against her will?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2021
How to get my mom (85) to bathe?
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lealonnie1
Answered Mar 2021
Need help telling mother in law she smells and needs to take a shower. Any ideas?
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MamaChar
Answered Feb 2021
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