Lizb
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My husband has Lewy Body Demntia and Alzheimer's.
Even before diagnosis he had that smell which is unpleasant and pungent. He doesn't know he has it (poor sense of smell) and I haven't told him.
On discussion threads (not here) I have seen people recommending shaving cream and deodorant soaps, all with non-Peaty ingredients. Maybe I shouldn't be worrying about that at this stage?
On same discussion threads people say it comes from the upper back area.
I personally extremely rarely have a sense of smell, BUT oddly can be 'aware' of said smell occasionally on him; I'm guessing when it's particularly strong. Thus it's difficult for me to judge on a daily basis how strong this smell is. I'm mindful not to embarrass him when in company by him having this pungent scent on him, and I don't want the house to smell!
Any useful comments, experiences or ideas would be much appreciated.
Even before diagnosis he had that smell which is unpleasant and pungent. He doesn't know he has it (poor sense of smell) and I haven't told him.
On discussion threads (not here) I have seen people recommending shaving cream and deodorant soaps, all with non-Peaty ingredients. Maybe I shouldn't be worrying about that at this stage?
On same discussion threads people say it comes from the upper back area.
I personally extremely rarely have a sense of smell, BUT oddly can be 'aware' of said smell occasionally on him; I'm guessing when it's particularly strong. Thus it's difficult for me to judge on a daily basis how strong this smell is. I'm mindful not to embarrass him when in company by him having this pungent scent on him, and I don't want the house to smell!
Any useful comments, experiences or ideas would be much appreciated.