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Need help telling mother in law she smells and needs to take a shower. Any ideas?
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MamaChar
Answered Feb 2021
Mom is refusing to let the nursing home staff bathe her. Tips?
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Dad_Was_Robbed
Answered Dec 2017
Need ideas on giving mom a bath in her shower to wash her private areas. Any suggestions?
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barbarali
Answered Mar 2021
Is there something wrong with me? I don't think I want to help my mom with her hygiene.
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Boat4fun
Answered Nov 2020
How can I address hygiene with my mother-in-law?
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eeyore12
Answered Aug 2017
How do I convince MIL that she needs a shower?
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elaine1962
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How can I assist my client who has really bad urine odor? No matter how much soap I use or try and wash him he still smells.
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Lulu835
Answered Mar 2021
Where to look for someone to give mom a shower at home?
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confused24
Answered Feb 2018
Son needs advice on how to toilet, shower and change clothing for bedridden Mom. Any suggestions?
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Clemente
Replied Feb 2021
How to care for myself while aging (late 70's)?
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MAP2013
Answered Oct 2020
At what stage of Alzheimer's does a patient stop wanting to shower?
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Malachy2
Answered Aug 2016
Dealing with hygiene?
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Laurellel
Replied Jul 2019
I feel uncomfortable about my Health-Aide who helps me with taking a shower. What should I do?
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sunshinelife
Replied Dec 2020
How often should an elderly person shower?
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jamesleber
Answered Aug 2017
Senior-friendly bathroom remodel?
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jkm999
Answered Aug 2020
Do I need overnight care for mom?
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EmotionallyNumb
Replied Oct 2020
Fear of getting in the shower, any suggestions?
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GAinPA
Answered Jan 2020
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
Walk-in shower or walk-in tub for elderly with dementia?
36 Answers
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silvie
Answered Jan 2022
How do I get across to the bath aides to keep my mother covered during her bath?
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JoAnn29
Answered Apr 2021
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