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Hand-Washing Best Practices for Seniors and Family Caregivers
Frequent hand-washing prevents the spread of viruses and bacteria and is a fundamental part of infection control. Learn the best hand-washing techniques and discover which products for good hand hygiene can help keep you and your family healthy.
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Caring for an elderly loved one often involves cleaning up incontinence accidents. We’ve compiled caregivers’ best tips and advice for getting rid of urine stains.
0 CommentsHow to Persuade a Senior to Put on Clean Clothes
The ability to dress and maintain hygiene are important activities of daily living (ADL) seniors lose the ability to accomplish. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ hands-on tips and suggestions for convincing a senior to put on clean clothes.
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A senior's refusal to bathe is a common source of frustration for countless caregivers. Experienced family caregivers share their best tips and suggestions for persuading an aging loved one to take a shower or bath.
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Hygiene Questions
I work 40+ hours and take care of my mom. I need help and am not sure what to do.
7 Answersmstrbill Answered 17 hours agoWhat type of air freshener do you use to keep the bedroom smelling fresh when your spouse refuses to bathe for weeks?
22 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied Apr 23, 2024How do I persuade my mom to bathe more regularly, since she panics every time she gets in there.
17 AnswersIgloocar Replied Apr 22, 2024Mother has to use a catheter and wondered if anyone had any advice on how to make the urine smell go away?
3 AnswersGrandma1954 Answered Apr 21, 2024
Hygiene Discussions
Who is the "customer" here?
16 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Feb 8, 2024I stopped caring about my mom's bathing.
14 CommentsBeatty Commented May 21, 2023I made it thru T-Giving! How about you?
10 CommentsBeatty Commented Nov 2022Washed a pad by accident.
6 CommentsBecky04469 Commented Nov 2022
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