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An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Good Reason

A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they don’t shower...

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Traveling Well with Both MS and Incontinence Takes Planning

Dear Carol: My wife, age 48, is incontinent due to multiple sclerosis (MS). We used to love camping in national parks, so I’ve been...

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People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here lies a...

Sudden Change Older Adults’ Demeanor Might Signal Urinary Tract Infection

Dear Carol: I’m writing to tell your readers about what our family went through with our 86-year-old mom. She’d been doing great until one...

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Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Brought Premium Incontinence Protection To the US

As is the case with most people living with advanced dementia Harris Sterling’s father developed incontinence. Along with other difficult issues that come with...

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How to Handle Urinary Incontinence: Tips From a Gynecologist

The aging process brings with it any number of indignities. One of those is incontinence. People without the problem may look at incontinence as...

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Convincing An Older Adult to Wear Incontinence Protection Takes Sensitivity and Tact

It’s often difficult for older adults to accept and deal with incontinence issues. Many try to ignore this new development and carry on with...

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Dementia Bathing: A Guide for Caregivers

Getting an aging or ill loved one to bathe can be a notorious battle that many family caregivers experience. When dementia is a part...

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What 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 bathing habits have changed is the best way...

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Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Brought Premium Incontinence Protection To the US

Note: Egosan is one of my fine sponsors, so I’m proud to occasionally tell you about them. Here’s their story: As is the case...

hygiene

An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Good Reason

Traveling Well with Both MS and Incontinence Takes Planning

People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help

Sudden Change Older Adults’ Demeanor Might Signal Urinary Tract Infection

Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Brought Premium Incontinence Protection To the US

How to Handle Urinary Incontinence: Tips From a Gynecologist

Convincing An Older Adult to Wear Incontinence Protection Takes Sensitivity and Tact

Dementia Bathing: A Guide for Caregivers

What to Do When a Senior Refuses to Bathe and Change Their Clothes

Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Brought Premium Incontinence Protection To the US

Egosan Incontinence: Discover the Difference

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