An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Reason
A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...
A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...
Menopause: The ceasing of menstruation. Sounds simple, but for each woman, the process of going through perimenopause and eventually arriving at menopause...
Dear Carol: My mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. While she’s pretty normal now other than some short-term memory loss and occasional confusion,...
Human skin is not meant to withstand close contact with urine-saturated briefs for extended periods of time. When bowel incontinence is also...
If you are caring for someone who wears incontinence protection, you understand the challenges of putting them on (and taking them off)...
As is the case with most people living with advanced dementia Harris Sterling’s father developed incontinence. Along with other difficult issues that...
Most younger men don’t spend a lot of time considering the health of their prostate. However, around the age of 50, they’ll...
Getting an aging or ill loved one to bathe can be a notorious battle that many family caregivers experience. When dementia is...
Dear Carol: I feel like my home is becoming contaminated territory! My Dad is a sweetheart, but he’s got dementia and has...
Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here lies...