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Kotter1118
Posted June 2019
I bribe my husband. No dinner or cigaretttes unless he takes a shower.
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Bathing
Dementia Behaviors
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JoAnn29
Jun 2019
You know what Dr. Phil says "You have to find their currency". You found your husband's. Whatever works.
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anonymous840695
Jun 2019
with that technique you could probably get him to do the dishes too.
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againx100
Jun 2019
No harm so if it works, good for you. You often have to make things palatable in order to get cooperation.
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anonymous882484
Jun 2019
If it works good call!
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cwillie
Jun 2019
Does it work?
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