Poor Hygiene in the Elderly
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How 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.
0 CommentsThe Truth About “Old People Smell”
Many people believe the odor that sometimes permeates seniors’ homes and elder care facilities is a result of poor hygiene, but it is actually a natural part of aging.
160 CommentsHow to Convince a Senior to Wear Adult Diapers
Can’t get Mom to wear adult diapers? Addressing incontinence issues requires patience, understanding and a commitment to upholding a senior’s dignity. A caregiving expert shares her best tips for handling this delicate topic.
46 CommentsWhat to Do When a Senior Refuses to Bathe and Change Their Clothes
When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their personal hygiene habits have changed is the best way to devise a successful strategy for getting a senior to bathe and wear clean clothes.
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Poor Hygiene Questions
In need of hygiene care for husband.
4 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered May 14, 2024My mom is 98 and lives independently, but her apt. really needs a deep cleaning and she refuses to have a cleaning person come. What to do?
24 AnswersCaregiverL Replied May 11, 2024Is my father okay?
8 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered May 5, 2024How do I get my husband to shower, especially if he wants sex?
10 Answerslealonnie1 Replied Apr 27, 2024
Poor Hygiene Discussions
How to get hygiene for stroked out Mom in NH? Got pics of her unkempt and I'm in Chicago. Trying to figure who is in charge. Never same CNA.
3 CommentsGeaton777 Commented May 14, 2024Showers/baths for long-term care residents; what do I do when they get skipped?
5 Commentsfeelinglost8 Commented Oct 2022There are mice in my mom's nursing home!
13 CommentsAlphabase Commented Mar 2022My husband's physical health has deteriorated this past year and now he will not let me bathe or shave him. He feels he knows what is ok...
10 CommentsDeeSkeets Commented Sep 2020
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