If you're an old person and your home gets old-person smell, do you know it or are you unable to sense that?
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fredhetz
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People tend to get used to smells they are familiar with. A non smoker walks into a smokers house and knows right away. A smoker may not. May be one of those things. They may just be old enough to understand that that is just part of elderly life!
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Older people often experience loss of sense of smell. However, if there is a so-called "old person smell" it really means the person who lives there is not getting the proper care. The caretakers should be informed they are not doing their job, and should be replaced. I have done volunteer work in nursing facilities and care homes, and it is definitely a sign of improper care.
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