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I can handle all the icky stuff on a baby or a kid, but for some reason, not as well for older or elderly people. I think it has to do with being uncomfortable invading their personal space, feeling like I'm taking their dignity. When my mom was dying, my sis and I made a good team, because I could NOT help with potty chores (enemas too) but was good with all the other comfort stuff, like washing and helping brush teeth. My sis was opposite- the thought of washing mom's face made her fall apart, but the other end didn't bother her at all.