old person smell
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Anonymous
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This is normal and nothing you can do about it sadly.
Old people give off a distinct odor. https://www.agingcare.com/articles/old-person-smell-174839.htm |
Anonymous
I agree. |
Anonymous
| Please, what is this smell. I'm afraid this is me. |
Anonymous
I think this probably varies a lot. I’ve known plenty of very elderly people with no “old person” smell. |
Anonymous
OP.. DO YOU WANT TO KILL YOUR MIL???? Because you are on a perfect road to do that! I don't know ONE young person in the full health whou would Survive the barage of chemicals in their environment. First of all.. I am not sure if she developed the smell but the smell is a result of what she eat AND medications she uses. Mostly the medications that make her smell bad. Also, is she showering and washing her clothing? Is she having medical problems like urine leak or has a catherer of some sort? Maybe she is not telling you everything. I know many elderly and I don't really smell anything drastic. There might be really some medications that send the odor off. Othewise, change the carpet and drapes, mattres, and sheets for the new ones, paint the room. BTW maybe this is mold that you confuse with old person. some old peopel hav emold in their home as they loose ability to clean their homes and take proper care of things... |
Anonymous
TOTAL BS... Unless you eat crap and use ton of meds you don't smell funny. Garlic, onion.. asparagus ... meds.. and you smell funny.. |
Anonymous
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None of the older people I know have any particular smell. I think this is something made up by a business trying to sell a product. So silly.
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Anonymous
That looks like a possibility, thank you for the suggestion! |
Anonymous
Oh, how nice of you to say that. My MIL makes it easy. In our 45 year relationship, we have never had one cross word. I'm so fortunate, I realize not all MIL are like this. She is a shining example of how to treat people. She welcomed me into her family with open arms, and has always treated me with loving kindness. She never forgets anyone's birthday or special occasion, she is an excellent role model for me. She's had many medical issues, and she's overcome every single one of them. Tough as nails! We all love her so much. |
Anonymous
I don't think this happens to everyone. My parents smelled fine, but some of the other residents at their assisted living did not. |
Anonymous
I'm not sure how to describe it. It's very unique, not like urine or BO. Most times, the person with the nonenal doesn't smell it on themselves. I find it very unpleasant, but it doesn't bother some people. |
Anonymous
| I regularly visit and do errands etc for a 96 year old who has no smell. She is on very few meds and eats a bland diet. She is still continent. |
Anonymous
That's an interesting suggestion! I don't think I've ever eaten persimmon. The links you provided are informative. The detergent I purchased was from Mirai, and the ingredients are natural. I will keep using this unless someone has a less expensive suggestion. |
Anonymous
Research says it kicks in anytime after age 40, although I've only smelled it on people in 90's or late 80's. |