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Elderly bathing? How to help

September 20, 2011

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Are you worried that your parents are not bathing enough.  Have they been refusing to take a bath or shower? Step back and assess the situation.  What is the underlying reason? Here are some top issues that could be going on COGNITIVE DECLINE  DEPRESSION  GRADUALLY REDUCED SENSE OF SIGHT AND SMELL  MEMORY LOSING CONTROL DISTRESS [...]

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Bathing a Senior

July 13, 2011

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If you are responsible for cleaning and caring for the elderly, then you should pay attention to the routine that you are setting up and discuss it in their first few times, so they know what to expect. This will not only build trust but may to some extent, help them relax. Many seniors are [...]

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