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How do I get my 92-year-old father to bath more than once a week, his excuse is that he sponge baths nightly?
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Ruth1957
Answered Nov 2010
My mother's house smells of pet urine from her 4 dogs. She will not replace carpet because she spends all her money on shopping channel. What can I do?
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PaulAnthony51
Answered Nov 2010
What’s the best way to sponge bathe elderly patients?
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melmil
Answered Nov 2010
Where can I find dental care for the elderly under Medicare?
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toadballet1
Answered Nov 2010
My 75-year-old mother refuses to bathe and she doesn’t have dementia. What can we do?
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Jam
Answered Nov 2010
My 90-year-old dad is very independent but isn’t showering or changing his clothes in his assisted living facility because he forgets how much time goes since his last shower. What can I do to make sure he is having the proper hygiene so he doesn’t get si
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judy1
Answered Nov 2010
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How can I prevent my mother's undergarments from making her legs itch and become tender?
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MiaMadre
Answered Oct 2010
My dad is stubborn and refuses to shower or clean up after himself. How can I tell him he smells of strong urine and that he needs to shower?
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Jsomebody
Answered Oct 2010
Where can I find a very soft, narrow, long handle brush for scrubbing mom “down there?”
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sansiam
Answered Oct 2010
My mom is 86 and is very difficult to live with. She is incontinent and refuses to shower. What can I do?
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OrangeandBlue
Answered Oct 2010
How do I convince my dad to change when he gets urine on himself?
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N1K2R3
Answered Sep 2010
Where is the best place to buy health items for an elder, in particular disposable briefs?
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Eddie
Answered Sep 2010
How do I deal with a mother who constantly obsesses about constipation?
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Jaye
Answered Sep 2010
How can I change her diapers in bed without hurting her?
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meldrawingwater
Answered Sep 2010
What can I do to get an elderly person to shower?
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JulieQ
Answered Sep 2010
Why do the elderly get pleasure out of describing all bodily functions in complete detail?
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AlwaysMyDuty
Answered Sep 2010
Does Medicare cover walk-in tubs?
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punkersad
Answered Sep 2010
How do I get my dad to dress himself?
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jackowacko
Answered Sep 2010
Is there a waste receptacle for disposable underwear? I need something that deodorizes.
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tune2a440
Answered Aug 2010
My mom has been wearing the same dirty shirt for a week now. How do I get her to shower and change when she refuses?
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susanT8403
Answered Aug 2010
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