hygiene

Fecal Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect of Various Conditions Including Constipation

Many conditions can carry as a side effect some degree of fecal incontinence, so if you are affected or someone you care...

Dear Carol: I’m a 65-year-old man who had prostate surgery for cancer that left me incontinent. While I’m certainly grateful that the...

Social stigma. It’s a problem for people with nearly any condition that places them outside what is viewed as the norm, whether...

Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care...

Dear Carol: My dad has Alzheimer’s. Since I’ve received support and training from the Alzheimer’s Association for how to deal with his...

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

A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...

Dear Carol: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. While it hasn’t been easy keeping her home with me, it’s...

Dear Carol: My mom has lived with us for several years and it’s been going pretty well up to now. Her dementia...

Dear Carol: I’m worried about my husband. We’re both in our 70s and in relatively good health but he’s had surgery for...