How to get rid of the smell of old age

Over the years, it is difficult for a person not only to cope with daily affairs, but also to monitor his own body. It begins to function worse: old sores worsen, joints hurt, metabolism slows down.

In addition to visual changes, aging of the body is clearly noticeable by the specific senile smell, which may be invisible to the owner, but unbearable to others. And if with regular hygiene body-odor weak, sour-sweet, then in a sloppy old man it can be quite heavy.



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The senile smell usually appears at the age of 70-75 years, and over the years only grows stronger. One of the reasons Japanese scientists call the chemical substance 2-nonenal, the concentration of which in old age increases at least 3 times. 2-nonenal is a product of the breakdown of unsaturated fatty acids in the skin, and it is impossible to influence this natural process.



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Older people less carefully monitor the purity of the body and clothing, as a result of which an unpleasant mixed smell of sweat and other body secretions is created. In addition, in old age, gastrointestinal problems worsen, diseases of the teeth and gums progress, which only strengthens the "ambre".



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When the senile smell becomes too noticeable, it becomes impossible to stay close to its owner. Therefore, the senile smell should be combated whenever possible.

How to deal with an unpleasant smell
  1. Housekeeping
    It is possible to neutralize the unwanted odor with the help of regular wet cleaning with deodorizing substances. Although this measure helps only for a while, and cleaning every day hardly anyone has the opportunity. However, this cleaning should be done weekly.

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  2. Smell neutralizer
    You can use deodorants for home, and means for washing the floor or dishes, and aromatic oils, and even lemon juice. You can use dried wormwood, burnt laurel or eucalyptus leaves to give the dwelling a pleasant smell. We must not forget about regular ventilation.
  3. Washing.
    Regular washing of clothes will save you from a persistent senile smell. But when using fragrant detergents should take into account possible contraindications (allergy, asthma). In addition, older people can, due to inattention or absent-mindedness, confuse dirty laundry with clean clothes. We need to keep an eye on that.

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In old age, it is difficult for a person to live every day, because by the age of 70 the body wears out. Therefore, it is difficult for the elderly to perform even basic hygienic procedures. Because of this, it is difficult for them both physically and morally. Therefore, any help should be correct, not affecting the ego of a person.

Reporting and trying to shame are completely inappropriate. Only after living to old age, everyone will be able to understand and feel how hard it is when you are already half a century old as not 20 years old. It is better to make sure that the loved one senior The necessary hygiene products were always at hand.





DepositPhotos is also important to note that bathing It often turns into torture due to dry skin. Therefore, you should use liquid soap, and preferably pH-neutral cream-gel shower. According to doctors, the elderly should wash every 2-3 days. It is worth changing bed linen every week and every 2-3 days - wearable.

In the home of an elderly person need sources of pleasant aroma: a bouquet of flowers, aromatic candles. They will not only hide the unpleasant smell, but also give pleasant emotions. Air fresheners are better to buy with an herbal, wood, tea or citrus aroma. Then senility It will be almost elusive.



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Earlier, we discussed whether it is possible to send a loved one to a nursing home, as is often done in the developed world. They also found out what the rate of aging depends on, because scientists managed to get interesting results on this occasion.

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