How can I convince my father to bathe more often?

Last updated: 09-Sep-2008

By Caring.com Community Member, Tombaugh

Question from Caring.com Community Member, Tombaugh

My father is 96 years old and mentally pretty sound, except that he will only bathe once a week. He has incontinence and bowel issues. He only changes his clothes once a week when he bathes, including underwear. He stinks so badly you can't be near him. I have asked, pleaded and demanded to no avail. I have tried to approach the subject of disposible protection. He gets upset and tells me to mind my own business. What can I do?

Expert Answer by Kate Rauch

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Katetrimmedagainjpg.jpg Kate Rauch, Caring.com senior editor

I hope you got the answer I posted to your earlier email. If not, post again. Thanks.

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