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How can my mother get rid of her severe skin fold rash? Nothing seems to work!
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EmotionallyNumb
Answered Nov 2020
I'm terrified of toenails, but they need care.
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gdaughter
Replied Jun 2019
My mom has cradle cap. Do you have any advice or a cure?
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mammam
Answered Jun 2019
What can help with severe chronic itching for a 98-year-old woman?
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OldSailor
Answered Mar 2019
Hospital trying to figure out discharge plan and Dad's trying to get me to help him go home. Any advice?
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CaregiverL
Replied Feb 2019
Any practical advice for a total novice on wound care for unstageable pressure sore management?
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Momheal1
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I want the Med nurses where Mom lives to administer CBD oil but the facility won’t allow it. How can I fight this?
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bkmoney
Answered Jan 2020
How to deal with pressure sores?
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Grannyleigh11
Answered May 2018
Do I need overnight care for mom?
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EmotionallyNumb
Replied Oct 2020
Mom's back is itchy and covered in what looks like little red spots/pockets of blood. Should I be concerned?
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Toadhall
Answered Aug 2018
Raw skin on FIL's bottom. Any suggestions?
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disgustedtoo
Answered Nov 2017
Mom with Alzheimer's wants a manicure...as far as I know, she's never had one before, yes, no?
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gryphon
Answered Mar 2018
Any tips on how to get grandma to let us clean under her fingernails? (Especially important now due to COVID-19)
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CaregiverTxX2
Replied May 2020
Secrecy of bed bugs at AL?!
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Bella7
Answered Aug 2019
What type (brands) of shampoo are good for elderly? My grandmother (95) is saying the ones that she’s been using now make her itch.
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Ahmijoy
Replied Mar 2019
Constant itch and scratching herself with sores all over. Any advice?
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InFamilyService
Answered Nov 2022
MIL gets her hair done weekly, same salon for 25 years. Recently, her head itches excessively. Grateful for ideas to minimize her scratching.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Aug 5, 2023
What do I wash a 93 year old woman with? Soaps/ just water?
31 Answers
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kb23rose
Answered Jul 2019
Hubby has awful rash from urine. Nothing works!
31 Answers
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cwillie
Answered Dec 2017
Sticky situation; Cousin with MRSA wants to visit mom.
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Buster57
Answered Oct 2018
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