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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
91 year old aunt keeps overflowing her bathtub. She refuses to change her routine and is resisting having someone come in to help.
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MAP2013
Answered Oct 2020
Feeling scared, worried and guilty about placing mother with Alzheimer’s in assisted living next week. Any tips to ease move and transition?
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tomb1702
Answered Jun 2019
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
Nervous about trying in home caregivers. Advice anyone?
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Arlyle
Replied Oct 2019
How to help with showering in a house where they have no access to a shower?
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Both my parents have dementia. I have read, studied, and followed everything there is but still can't get them to take a shower or change clothes.
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cherrym
Replied Jan 2019
Is this okay for my 87-year-old mother won't bathe or shower, but says she has a sponge bath?
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Rosalinda37
Answered Mar 2018
I just found out that mom has not only been wearing the same clothes for several days out of the week, but sleeping in them too. What do I do?
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Veronica91
Answered Oct 2017
What are appropriate expectations from the care home as to Mom's cleanliness? She refuses to shower; they can't force her.
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shb1964
Replied May 2019
My grandma refuses to take a shower. What should my family and I do?
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Kelkel
Replied Dec 2022
What do I wash a 93 year old woman with? Soaps/ just water?
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kb23rose
Answered Jul 2019
Any suggestions for best non-slip tub mats and are suction grab bars safe?
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daybyday27
Answered Feb 2018
How do I keep my loved one's skin dry under the folds?
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twigas
Replied Mar 2022
Mother with Alzheimer's/Dementia just started hitting her younger children. Any recommendations on what to do?
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JoAnn29
Replied Feb 2021
How do you handle the absence of love when caring for a spouse?
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ACaringDaughter
Answered Apr 2021
My mother smells of urine and gets mad when I say something. What shall I do?
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anonymous183986
Replied Feb 2019
Moved mom into new AL, hot/cold faucets in shower are backwards. They made a sign to remind her. Am I overreacting?
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disgustedtoo
Replied Oct 2019
Behavior of the hospice bath aide makes me uncomfortable. Any advice?
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PugLover2
Answered Jan 2018
Lack of body odor?
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naia2077
Answered Jul 2021
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