What to Do When an Older Adult Refuses to Bathe and Change Their Clothes

Photo credit Baham Bayat When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the best way to devise a successful strategy for getting a senior to shower regularly and wear clean clothes. There are many possible culprits, and several factors often combine to form a perfect unhygienic storm. At best, poor hygiene can result in minor body odor and an unkempt appearance. However, extreme changes in bathing habits can border on self-neglect... Continue reading on Agingcare for insight into the frustrating problem of older adults who may not want to shower or change clothes: Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon use promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS. General caregiving or incontinence questions? We’re here to help with ASK CAROL.  She has an additional 10% discount for you. ***Egosan’s PEFC certification guarantees that their products are from sustainable, managed forests, recycled, and controlled sources              Related StoriesMinimizing Grief for a Surviving Spouse with DementiaTransitioning Care from Family to FacilityThe Stages of Alzheimer's and the Caregiver's Role In Determining Care 
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