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Poor Hygiene
Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How to get mother to take a bath?
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gdaughter
Answered Jul 2018
New behavior: undiagnosed fidgeting all night long. Is this common?
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Sarahk60
Answered Jun 2018
Mother is not getting the care that she needs. Any advice?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Jun 2018
Refuses to let go of dirty toilet paper. What is the best way to handle this?
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needtowashhair
Answered Jun 2018
Mother with dementia; has anyone experienced this denial by siblings of a parents mental and physical state?
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SueC1957
Answered Jun 2018
My 87 year-old mother will not allow anyone to clean her house. Any suggestions?
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guiltandanger
Answered Jun 2018
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My husband won't shower or shave. Refusing my help. Gets angry and tells me to leave him alone when I mention it. Any advice?
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Invisible
Answered Jun 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
Diabetic grandfather won't help himself. Any advice?
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GardenArtist
Answered Jun 2018
What are our assisted living options?
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DeeAnna
Answered Jun 2018
My mother is over 70 years old, mentally incompetent, abusive and does not care if she dies. What are we able to do?
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Hasen2
Answered Jun 2018
Urine odor in the house, any suggestions?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 2018
My mother is severely depressed and refuses to take medications, and refuses to hear the words anti-depressant or depression. What can I do?
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wshery246
Answered Jun 2018
Disposable toothbrushes, anyone else using these?
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texasrdr22
Answered Jun 2018
My mom (74) has never had any serious physical issues. She retired and did not prepare by finding any other activities. Any advice?
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97yroldmom
Answered Jun 2018
How do I get my step dad to quit soiling himself?
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bettina
Answered Jun 2018
Unsure what to do... help! Any advice?
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SueC1957
Answered Jun 2018
Why does my elderly mother in law do everything possible to avoid washing herself?
3 Answers
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freqflyer
Answered Jun 2018
How to get mom to wash her clothes?
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97yroldmom
Answered May 2018
My mother is 93 and incontinent. She refuses to admit the problem, or wear protective underwear. Any advice?
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Jimbosticks
Answered May 2018
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