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How often should the elderly shower in a week?
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freqflyer
Answered Feb 2020
Seeking tips to persuade stubborn but loving Mom to bathe. Dad just died and we're hoping she'll want to look her best for services.
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Clsue63
Answered Jul 2021
Need help convincing my relative to shower. Any ideas?
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Beatty
Replied Jun 2022
Success stories or advice, as to convincing the patient to observe personal hygiene habits, such as hand washing and showering?
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Luta65
Replied Dec 2022
How do I delicately care for feminine hygiene for my friend after she had a mild-ish fall? How to transition from friend to intimate care?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2023
What is best to use for bathing our mom who is now bedridden?
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My spouse doesn't want to take showers anymore. I have tried everything. Please help with any suggestions.
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Gloriaargentina
Answered Jun 16, 2023
How to get my mother to shower and wash her hair?
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Llamalover47
Answered Oct 13, 2023
What is the right way to sponge bathe a female?
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Fawnby
Replied Feb 24, 2024
I've been a CNA for almost 17 years. I have one quick question. Is it okay to bath or shower residents on overnight shift at 12-3am?
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Grandma1954
Answered Mar 21, 2024
Can we use dad's money to bring brother's bathroom up to ADA standards?
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Nursesforever
Answered Mar 2018
How do you handle a person with dementia who won't let you wash their hands when they have fecal matter on them?
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madzeena
Answered Jun 2018
Looking at safe bathing. Anyone put a walking tub in? Recommendations?
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freqflyer
Answered Mar 2019
Any tips for cleaning fecal incontinence in bedridden person?
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worriedinCali
Answered Dec 2019
How do I maneuver my husband into the shower? I have had no luck with showering, nail cutting and hair cutting. I've tried everything.
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disgustedtoo
Answered Jun 2020
Is it normal for someone with dementia to act like a child?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Oct 2020
I need help going to dialysis 3 time a week, getting dressed in the morning, and showering. Where do I look for care options?
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Taarna
Answered Jul 16, 2023
My Mother is in an ALF and continually refuses to get out of the shower.
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JoAnn29
Answered Feb 14, 2024
Showering and activity.
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Sep 12, 2023
Suggestions for convincing a dementia patient to shower?
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BurntCaregiver
Replied Feb 23, 2024
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