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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Two things I think people are overlooking:

1) bathing can be difficult and frightening for many older people. This may be why they do so less frequently.

2) when they go out people treat them as invisible and less than so there’s less of an incentive to put on a fresh shirt, especially if they are just going to a store.

Oh and 3) they don’t give AF what other people think of them. [/quote]

I number one is a big one. There’s the danger of slipping, and the general effort of showering can be a bit much for an elderly person. Dexterity and flexibility can be a big problem. [/quote]

DP. Another issue is the skin is fragile and thin and can easily break down or dry out with a daily shower. And it’s hard to stay on top of laundry and find clothing that’s easy to put on and comfortable. I don’t really believe it’s “body decay,” especially since I worked in a nursing home and was around elderly people all the time; I know where the unpleasant odors came from.

But as I said in my prior post, I have many elderly people in my life and none of them smell. And it’s probably because they do shower every day and wear only clean, laundered clothing. [/quote]

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