... he will not bathe more than twice a month. (He) changes clothes at about the same frequency.
DEAR ABBY: My best friend has an aging father who will not bathe more than twice a month. Even then, it’s usually just one five-minute shower about every three weeks. Her dad changes clothes at about the same frequency. My friend has tried everything -- asking nicely, nagging, pleading, etc. He continues to ignore her. What, if anything, can my friend do? -- LOYAL SUPPORTER IN IOWA
DEAR SUPPORTER: Sometimes as people age their olfactory sense diminishes. Was your friend’s aging father always this way, or is this relatively new behavior? If it’s new and he has a doctor, he may need to be neurologically evaluated. If more is going on, and he can no longer take care of himself , someone should do it for him on a regular basis. If he refuses to allow that, suggest she visit with him in well-ventilated surroundings.
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