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Alcoholic husband won’t comply. Any advice?
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againx100
Answered Jul 2020
My mother has begun to have screaming tantrums when it is time to have her diaper changed. Any suggestions?
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BethKing
Answered May 2021
Dad is in ALF and refuses to take showers. Staff is stressing, calls me, I feel threatened as if they will boot him out. Any advice?
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gdaughter
Answered Feb 2021
Mother’s appearance. Any thoughts?
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Sunnydayze
Replied Sep 2021
Can we talk INCONTINENCE?
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Kristilynn
Replied Jan 2019
My Mother has Alzheimer's and it's so hard not to vomit when I have to clean her and her poop. Any advice?
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lifeexperiences
Answered Jul 2015
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How often does a dementia patient NEED to bathe and wash their hair?
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kathy1951
Answered Jan 2016
My granmom refuses to use the bathroom or use a diaper. How to get her to wear a diaper?
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lifeexperiences
Answered May 2015
Our Dad lives independently with some assist but struggles with his shower. Any tips?
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Patathome01
Answered Jan 2015
My 90 year old mothers teeth are rotting out of her head and refuses to go to the dentist. Any suggestions to get her to go?
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Tryingmybest
Answered May 2015
How to get Mom to wipe properly after a poo?
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my2cents
Replied May 2019
Toe nail clipping for uneven, thick, brittle nails. Any suggestions?
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anonymous272157
Answered Nov 2017
How do I approach my father about a bathroom disaster?
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Llamalover47
Replied Sep 2022
I was trying to help my mother-in-law with her toenails and holy cow, I wasn't prepared. Long, thick and curving nails aren't easy to trim. Any advice?
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jemfleming
Answered Nov 2022
How to wash her hair when she can no longer handle the shower?
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PLDubois
Answered Oct 13, 2023
My 88-year-old mother lives in filth and won't allow anyone to help clean. She has bowel incontinence and her bathroom is disgusting. How do I get her to allow someone to come clean?
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CaregiverL
Answered Oct 3, 2023
I'm a caregiver who has a patient that was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia over 3 years ago. How do I get her to cooperate?
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cherokeegrrl54
Replied Oct 2021
Shadow of my former self. Any advice?
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Ricky6
Answered Apr 2021
How do you tell your Mom to change her clothes, without offending her?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2015
My grandmother keeps having accidents. Talking to her feels awkward and I feel mean...what should I do?
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GAinPA
Answered May 2019
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