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Caring for a Spouse: My Dear Husband is Going Back to Adult Day Care
Caring for a Parent: Comforting Dad While I Take Respite
In Home Care: How to Mask the Smell of Incontinence?
Seems like I have a lot on my mind today! With the mounds of laundry I have to do because of mom's incontinence, sometimes I swear I can smell it in my clothes. Does anyone else have that sense of smell too?
Caregiver Advice: Should I Still Let Dad Go Alone on Shopping Trips?
Hello Stephie, Thank you for posting this interesting question in our community. Thanks to everyone for offering your valuable insight so far!
You may consider getting your dad an elder companion for his shopping trips. You can learn more about Elder Companions and how you may be able to get your dad to accept one through these resources:
- What's the Difference Between an Elder Companion and a Personal Aide?: https://www.caring.com/questions/faq-whats-the-difference-between-an-elder-companion-and-a-personal-aide
- How to Get Your Loved One to Accept an Elder Companion: https://www.caring.com/articles/how-to-get-your-loved-one-to-accept-an-elder-companion
One such concern that you may have is your father losing track of his finances and check book: https://www.caring.com/questions/when-should-husband-relinquish-checkbook-finances & https://www.caring.com/blogs/fyi-daily/car-dealer-takes-back-fancy-dementia-impulse-buy
I hope some of these resources are helpful to you. Please keep us posted on your dad's situation!
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