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Can you let it go tonight? Sure! But can you let it go forever?? The forum is full of posts from caregivers whose loved ones refuse to change out of food stained, urine soaked or feces smeared clothes, who also usually refuse to bathe. Pick your battles, but be aware this could signal the start of a nasty slippery slope.
My wife frequently sleeps in her clothes. To us this is no big deal. She does her clothes often. Lately she is seeing more trouble with urinary incontinence, so clothing is changed almost daily. Her adult underwear will be full and she just get out of them by herself. She mostly prefers to not wear slacks and wears a t-shirt most of the time around the house. To date we have not had any health problems other than a fungal infection under her breasts, which is being solved with a slumber bra. She doesn't wear a normal bra because we can't find one she likes. A 44A cup in not readily available. The slumber bras really seem to be comfortable and she seems to like them. As much As she sleeps, she would be changing clothes constantly. And fortunately bathing is not much of a problem. Except for me. I have to constantly supervise that event and assist in scrubbing her.
I sleep alone. I get up to a house with just me. I sometimes sleep in my clothes, when they are as comfortable as my pajamas and relatively clean. Typically jeans don't have real comfortable waistbands. And if I've been baking, my daytime clothes are apt to have batter splashes or food coloring -- not something I want to get on my sheets. But otherwise, why not sleep in the knit pants and shirt I've had on during the day instead of changing to knit pants and a shirt designated for sleeping? I may even keep the outfit on during part of the next day, until I am ready to shower and/or leave the house.
I've been doing this for about 6 years, since my husband died. So far there have been no adverse consequences!
I wouldn't pick this as a battle to fight with MIL. You MIGHT suggest a more comfortable item that what she had on -- soft knit pants instead of stiff jeans, for example -- but let her decide.
The only issue I can see is if she wants to wear the same clothes all week. What is her attitude now toward bathing and cleanliness? That might be a more important issue to follow.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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The forum is full of posts from caregivers whose loved ones refuse to change out of food stained, urine soaked or feces smeared clothes, who also usually refuse to bathe. Pick your battles, but be aware this could signal the start of a nasty slippery slope.
most of the time around the house.
To date we have not had any health problems other than a fungal infection under her breasts, which is being solved with a slumber bra. She doesn't wear a normal bra because we can't find one she likes. A 44A cup in not readily available.
The slumber bras really seem to be comfortable and she seems to like them.
As much As she sleeps, she would be changing clothes constantly.
And fortunately bathing is not much of a problem. Except for me. I have to constantly supervise that event and assist in scrubbing her.
I've been doing this for about 6 years, since my husband died. So far there have been no adverse consequences!
I wouldn't pick this as a battle to fight with MIL. You MIGHT suggest a more comfortable item that what she had on -- soft knit pants instead of stiff jeans, for example -- but let her decide.
The only issue I can see is if she wants to wear the same clothes all week. What is her attitude now toward bathing and cleanliness? That might be a more important issue to follow.