Senior Citizens

I love seniors, and on occasion I help out some of the older people I know from time to time. This is one of two questions I have today regarding the elderly, and I would like some firsthand answers from those of you 65 and over, please.

Why do so many of the elderly stop bathing as frequently, or at all? I understand that there are those who have limited mobility cannot bathe themselves, but I have known many who, despite the usual aches and pains associated with aging, are able to bathe, but don't. I see this as a recurring theme with so many seniors, and I am wondering; Is it a matter of just not caring anymore, or is it a matter of being more trouble than the person thinks it is worth to hop in a shower for 5 minutes?

I would hope that even if I were 80 and in so-so health, that I would still want to take care of my personal hygeine. I would imagine that these same people, when they were at my age, felt the same way, so I don't understand.

Thanks for your answers!

2007-12-19 16:06:50 · 14 answers · asked by art-nerd 3

2007-12-19 15:59:50 · 14 answers · asked by LittleDaisy. 6

2007-12-19 15:55:59 · 15 answers · asked by LittleDaisy. 6

A young couple, just married, were in their honeymoon suite on their wedding night. As they undressed for bed, the husband, who was a big burly man, tossed his pants to his bride and said, "here put these on." She put them on, and the waist was twice the size of her body. "I can't wear your pants," she said. "That's right!!" said the husband, "and don't you forget it. I'm the man who wears the pants in this family!" With that she flipped him her panties and said, "Try these on." He tried them on and found he could only get them on as far as his kneecaps. He said, "Hell, I can't get into your panties!" She said, "That's right, and that's the way it's going to be until you change your attitude."

2007-12-19 15:51:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm almost done..
I had one more gift to buy for my Daughter's fiancé.
He likes John Deer Tractors..I found him a John Deer Clock that on each hour makes the sound of a different tractor.. Also lights up each hour also. I thought this was neat but had never saw one before.

2007-12-19 15:49:58 · 20 answers · asked by Mustbe 6

Am I alone in this feeling?

2007-12-19 15:47:13 · 16 answers · asked by LittleDaisy. 6

2007-12-19 15:37:52 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

04.04 a.m. in England and I can not sleep either.

2007-12-19 15:05:05 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous

After her fifth child, Lucy decided that she should have some cosmetic surgery "down below" to restore herself to her former youthful glory.

Time and childbirth had taken its toll and she reckoned that, with five children now being the limit, she'd tidy things with a nip here and a tuck there.

Following the operation she awoke from her anaesthetic to find three roses at the end of the bed.

Who are these from ?" she asked the nurse, "They're very nice but I'm a bit confused as to why I've received them."

"Well" said the nurse, "The first is from the surgeon - the operation went so well and you were such a model patient that he wanted to say thanks."

"Ahhh, thats really nice" said Lucy.

"The second is from your husband - he's delighted the operation was such a success that he can't wait to get you home. Apparently it'll be the first time he's touched the sides for years and he's very excited!"

"Brilliant!" said Lucy. "And the third?"

"Thats from Eric in the burns unit" said the nurse.
"He just wanted to say thanks for his new ears!"

2007-12-19 14:07:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

A photographer for a national magazine was assigned to take pictures of a great forest fire. He was advised that a small plane would be waiting to fly him over the fire.

The photographer arrived at the airstrip just an hour before sundown. Sure enough, a small Cessna airplane was waiting. He jumped in with his equipment and shouted, "Let's go!" The tense man sitting in the pilot's seat swung the plane into the wind and soon they were in the air, though flying erratically.

"Fly over the north side of the fire," said the photographer, "and make several low-level passes." "Why?" asked the nervous pilot. "Because I'm going to take pictures!" yelled the photographer. "I'm a photographer, and photographers take pictures."

The pilot replied, "You mean you're not the flight instructor?"

2007-12-19 13:52:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Were you consistant in your average when or if you were in a league?

2007-12-19 13:47:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

First alot of my answers disappear then they reappear. I'm forgetful enough. Afew were gone so long I had forgotten all about them. They just came back the past hour. My profile has the wrong best answers amount.


OH well, alls well that ends well we are led to believe. I am going to take this opportunity to wish you all "Happy Holidays". My son will be picking me up shortly to spend christmas with them, so I won't be back until the 27th. Have alot of good questions on here when I get back as always and some good jokes. Peace and Comfort!

2007-12-19 13:18:38 · 14 answers · asked by Star doodle 2

...climb the highest mountain, find sunken treasure, win the
lottery, raise a family of four, what are YOUR, GOALS...

2007-12-19 13:10:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is time to sit back and unwind and have a drink........Tell me what you like to drink....

Merry Christmas everyone..........

2007-12-19 12:42:21 · 30 answers · asked by Melissa R 4

Have a guess and see if you can come up with the right answer, what she said only took about 14 or 16 words to explain what she wanted to say, and the reason why she wanted to leave. Please everyone have a shot at this answer, the answer is really very simple.

2007-12-19 12:39:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 12:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

All over America every day?

2007-12-19 12:15:41 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous

....On Your Tombstone? How would you like to be remembered? ( I'm not trying to be morbid this week before
Christmas....really)

2007-12-19 12:07:32 · 20 answers · asked by Eve 5

My county is considering charging a fee for those who call the rescue squad (911), but our volunteer fire and rescue people are fighting it. They said it would hurt seniors who cannot afford the fee.

2007-12-19 11:56:25 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

Watched a C-130 do touch and goes today and got to pondering this question......!


I thought Rooster Fighting was illegal in the US!

Ok, take your time you'll get it. ♥

2007-12-19 11:34:59 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ G ♥ 6

Two so far but ready to make another one tomorrow. Will it ever end?

2007-12-19 11:30:20 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 11:26:53 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

called the gas pump

2007-12-19 11:21:24 · 12 answers · asked by gggggg 6

My cholesterol was 295 and my last lipid panel showed 240!!!! And I did it without drugs too! Need to adjust meals to get it lower. Yahoo!!!!

2007-12-19 11:11:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does so much violence on t v and at the movies, video games, ect. effect young people and lead to shootings and other violent actions?

2007-12-19 11:07:42 · 12 answers · asked by Star doodle 2

doesn't think anyone has an opinion as good as theirs. Likes to do all the talking but gets to busy to listen to anyone else.

2007-12-19 11:00:34 · 21 answers · asked by Star doodle 2

Hint: The 1960s

2007-12-19 10:49:21 · 9 answers · asked by Star doodle 2

I have just cut my thumb and fore finger trying to get the pills out of their silver wrapping, anyone know a easier way to remove then to prevent injury, I have plasters all over the place.

2007-12-19 10:23:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

...YOU, thought about it!...

2007-12-19 10:12:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ever stay up to see his adult variety show the night before, so that you knew what the inside joke was the next day during the kids' show when Soupy and the crew would break up but the kids watching would be clueless about what the joke was?

Remember Soupy's mantra for taking vitamins? "Through the teeth and over the gums: Look out, stomach, here it comes!"

What were his "guests" called? White Fang, for instance. What imitations did he do with sugar cookies?

2007-12-19 09:38:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous