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Helping Mother Get Dressed

In reference to getting a parent dressed or undressed and attending to personal needs what is the din for a son helping his ailing mother?

Answer:

This is also fine, where necessary.

Although we are of course generally careful not to see parents’ private areas, it is permitted to do so where there is a need for taking care of them. Please see here for more details.

The issue of hirhurim will of course not, in general, apply to such circumstances.

Best wishes.

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