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Father-in-law in assisted living for 9 months with dementia still won’t shower. Is it mean that we won’t take him in our car to dinner?
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Fawnby
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My mother keeps wearing the same clothes in between my visits. How do others deal with this?
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Msblcb
Answered Jun 23, 2023
My spouse doesn't want to take showers anymore. I have tried everything. Please help with any suggestions.
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Gloriaargentina
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What is best to use for bathing our mom who is now bedridden?
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Taarna
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How to get patient to take a shower?
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Is it possible to convince my 95 yo MIL to let someone shampoo her hair?
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funkygrandma59
Replied Jun 2, 2023
Any suggestions on how to get your mother to let the aides at her assisted living facility bathe her?
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Clesslyn4
Replied Jun 1, 2023
How do I convince my mom to take a shower?
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MagicGayle
Answered May 29, 2023
My 96 year old mother refuses to take a shower! Any tips?
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Theshrimp
Answered May 28, 2023
Wife showers about twice a year and uses large disposable wipes the rest of the time. How do I get her to shower?
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AlvaDeer
Answered May 26, 2023
Has anybody had a difficult dementia patient who absolutely refused to bathe? What did you do and how do those in nursing homes handle the situation?
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CareBear1997
Replied May 25, 2023
My mother is smelly. I don't know if it's the body odor, or the incontinence that is the problem. Help!
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MJ1929
Answered May 20, 2023
My mother-in-law refuses to shower. What can I do?
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funkygrandma59
Answered May 6, 2023
I'm struggling to get the 95-year-old I care for to shower. I really need help. She gets very scared, then angry, and doesn't comply.
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cwillie
Answered Apr 28, 2023
My DW is resistant to self care such as showering and cleaning her dentures. Any advice to combat her excuses for not doing routine care?
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Taarna
Answered Mar 2023
Has anyone heard of babygates for a showers?
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horticulturist
Replied Mar 2023
How can you get a nursing home patient to shower?
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mariense
Answered Jan 2023
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
How do you get someone to take a shower when they don’t want to?
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CatyRay
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