Elderly Parents Who Won’t Wash – Dealing with Personal Hygiene

Of the many concerns facing the children of elderly parents, personal hygiene is one of the most difficult to discuss. It feels like a very private and frankly embarrassing issue, but although this is a sensitive area there are strategies to help you find a way forward.

Understanding Personal Hygiene Problems in the Elderly

The key to solving any problem lies in understanding it. If you don’t get your head around the reasons for your elderly parents taking less care over their personal hygiene you will find it far more difficult to reach a solution.

In fact, there are many possible reasons for the elderly refusing to take baths or showers.

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Financing Home Care – Social Service Funding

Home care services are increasingly used by the elderly and infirm to help maintain their independence and ensure wellbeing and security within their own home.

When you feel you may be in need of such services the question of funding is one of the first concerns. It is possible you may be able to receive help from your local authority, but this will depend on both your needs and personal finances. There are also several options for how such help could be offered.

Local Authority Care Assessment:

The starting point for assistance from social services is the community care assessment. This is completely free and confidential. Importantly, your local authority is obliged to carry out this assessment regardless of your financial circumstances.

The care assessment is generally conducted by a social worker who will visit your home to assess your needs. This is not about carrying out lots of tests or invading your privacy; rather it involves listening to your views and wishes, learning about your day-to-day life and assessing how the council could help.

Read the full article here:  http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/financing-home-care--social-service-funding.aspx

Mum or Dad Won’t go to the Doctor – Getting Elderly Parents to Visit their GP

You’re becoming worried about your parent’s health. It may be failing memory; it could be aches or pains you feel aren’t quite right, or maybe you want the doctor’s opinion about whether your elderly parent should stop driving. Whatever the concern, your mum or dad just refuses to visit the doctor.


“I don’t want to bother him.”

“It’s nothing to worry about.”

“Stop fussing!”

These are all very familiar and frustrating responses. The fact remains, though, that the problem is still there and you don’t know what to do, so here are some suggestions about tackling this sensitive issue.

Read the full article here: http://www.nobilis.co.uk/feeds/information-library/mum-or-dad-wont-go-to-the-doctor--getting-elderly-parents-to-visit-their-gp.aspx