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Skin Care for the Elderly
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Skin itching all over so severe mom can't sleep. She had a bad case of shingles 25 years ago. Do any creams, supplements or vitamins help?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Mar 2021
Mom (86), 2 strokes with limited mobility, on oxygen full time, nasal passages quite raw and painful any suggestions?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Nov 2020
How do bruises just appear on moms arms and the minute they heal it seems they are right back?
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Tothill
Answered Oct 2021
My mother 66 has severe dry skin to the point when she set on toilet there is a layer of greyish dead skin left. Suggestions?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2021
Pulling off bandages. Any advice?
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CaregiverL
Answered Oct 2022
My husband has vascular dementia. He is complaining of "bugs biting him" and scratching everywhere.
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Anxietynacy
Answered Mar 28, 2024
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My 79-year-old mom was recently diagnosed with dementia. She picks at her skin constantly causing open sores. Any advice?
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97yroldmom
Answered May 2022
Purpura - spots on the face?
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earlybird
Answered Jun 2021
Seeking advice on products and skin care/cleaning practices for male incontinence.
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OpenMind
Replied Jan 2020
Should a decubitus (pressure injury) be left alone to progress until sepsis? Is there any benefit in not trying to stop tissue loss?
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SuperHawk
Replied Jun 2020
Advice regarding nighttime peeing?
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Momdadweej23
Answered Jul 2020
Need advice regarding itchy crotch.
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Dorianne
Answered Mar 2018
Mom discharged with stage 3 bedsore...What to do?
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Seanerin72
Answered Feb 2018
Elderly Grandmother who keeps hurting herself. Any advice?
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97yroldmom
Answered May 2018
New to incontinence - HELP!
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JoAnn29
Answered Aug 2018
Anyone have experience with stasis dermatitis?
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Tinkerbell57
Answered Oct 2018
My mother is 89 and wears a diaper. Can't walk since she broke her hip. Any suggestions for keeping her bottom from being red and sore?
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irishrosemel
Replied Jul 2018
My mother ripped her skin so bad today. Any advice on preventing skin tears?
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Dcurnan
Answered Jul 2018
Incontinence care refusal in the nursing home. I'm not sure what to do?
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied Feb 2019
How often should an 80 year old senior have a shower?
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SnoopyLove
Answered Dec 2018
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