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My wife is level 3-4 Alz and doesn't brush her teeth. I got her to do it some but lately she just mushes the toothpaste into the brush with her fingers, puts it on the sink surround and walks away, so it's gotten to "won't."

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Time for you to brush her teeth for her.
I used an electric toothbrush when I was brushing my husbands teeth and it worked well for us.
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If she will let you help her Teepa Sow has a video about that
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gLrH8mioCw
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By doing it for her yourself.
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She’s lost the ability to do it anymore. You or a helper will need to do it for her. Consider hiring an aide who’s worked with patients with Alzheimer’s as they have tricks of the trade to gain cooperation and get it done quickly and efficiently. Being shown specifics will help
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The only thing you can try is say, “come one now love, it’s time for me to brush your teeth..” and then you brush her teeth as best you can. Don’t make it a production, just do the best you can.

She probably has zero idea what to do with the toothpaste and toothbrush. I’m sorry it’s gotten to this point.
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