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georgieboy88 Asked April 2020

Mom will not bathe, suggestions?

Mom refuses to take a bath or shower. She says it's too much trouble.

lealonnie1 Apr 2020
Here is an article from Aging Care on this very subject:

https://www.agingcare.com/articles/elderly-parents-who-wont-shower-or-change-clothes-133877.htm

Obviously, they must bathe, even if it's not several times a week. Hope you can use some of these tips to help your mother agree to this crucial aspect of hygiene.

Best of luck!

doingright Apr 2020
I have had the same issue with my brother and elderly father. They think the wet towelettes that hospitals use are sufficient. I disagree, but finally decided that as long as they don't smell bad (at which point I let them know) and I watch for temperature changes (UTI's) it's just another battle I choose to let go.

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