My MIl is due to come and stay with us for a week soon and I am dreading it. She is 86 and doesn't wash - well, she washes but no baths/showers. She hasn't got a proper washing machine either and her clothes smell. She doesn't brush her teeth either and her breath smells. It's unbearable. I can't go in the car with her - enclosed space... Whenever she stays I have to air the house after her and use scented candles etc.... I have thought about asking her to shower etc but she says that a strip wash is fine. Well it isn't!!!!!!!!! Horrible. Is there a tactful way I can address this with her? Am sure it will be much nicer for her too if she could wash properly. BTW she lives with her 60yo son - dh's brother - who is useless. The DCs haven't said anything yet but am dreading the day when they do. Any help would be fab.