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Pressure spot; is there anything else I can do to keep this red spot from getting worse? I have no experience with this.
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cwillie
Answered May 2018
My mother (91) with dementia keeps removing her bandages from an open wound. Any ideas?
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CaregiverL
Answered May 2018
My mom has vascular dementia and she constantly picks at her scalp and face. Any advice?
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Llamalover47
Replied Jun 2022
Another day, another hallucination and delusion. How do we help my MIL with delusory cleptoparasitosis? In simpler terms, imaginary bug bites.
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Clairesmum
Answered Jun 2022
Mother is abusing her face. Any ideas?
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97yroldmom
Replied Jul 2020
Mom has had dementia for 12 years. How would you proceed with a squamous cell carcinoma lesion on arm?
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Tothill
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My upper back itches where I can't reach to apply lotion and no one to do it for me. Suggestions?
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Sudaloo76
Answered Aug 20, 2023
My 91 year old friend is always itching; any suggestions as to why?
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anonymous1010889
Answered Feb 2020
Should I sue nursing home for allowing bed sore?
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Caregiverhelp11
Answered Nov 2019
Mom has extremely dry skin no matter what moisturizers I use. Can anyone recommend something that works?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Jul 2019
What is a good lotion or cream that is non-irritating for sensitive dry skin? Also, a good cleanser for dry itchy sensitive skin?
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thepacifist
Answered Apr 2020
Is incontinence associated dermatitis and a bedsore the same thing?
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lynina2
Answered Aug 2018
Mother's hand is bent down and she has a large skin wound below wrist? Any advice on what to do?
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rocketjcat
Answered Jul 2018
Nursing home and nail care?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2018
Has anyone used the spray on barrier spray?
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied Oct 2019
My 89-year-old patient is complaining that her skin is itching and burning. She has dementia, and it looks like a rash. What could it be?
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Ireland
Answered Sep 23, 2023
Are there any lotions or creams that are safe for a dementia patient?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jan 24, 2024
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT (hygiene related)
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Grandma1954
Answered Jan 26, 2024
Does anyone know if Oregon actually has a rule that MC aides cannot force a resident to shower, or are they just trying to get out of helping my mom?
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lealonnie1
Answered Mar 2022
We think Mom had an allergic reaction to ammonium lactate lotion, but Dr. thinks otherwise... Any thoughts?
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wearynow
Replied Apr 2022
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