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Toileting Issues in the Elderly
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Does anyone have advice? My mother is 91, has dementia, against leaving her home but having issues with incontinence.
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CTTN55
Answered May 2022
Has anyone had experience with a patient being obsessed with bowel movements to the point of sticking things in their rectum to "dig it out"?
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AlvaDeer
Answered May 2022
Mom insists on using the commode even though she cannot hold herself up. Will a catheter help?
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TChamp
Answered May 2022
My mom uses diapers, but she cannot hold her weight up for me to pull up or down her pull-ups and/or pants. What do you suggest?
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Midkid58
Answered May 2022
Any practical tips for getting someone with severe dementia, including cognitive impairment, to be seated when toileting?
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cwillie
Answered Apr 2022
Does anyone else have a dementia parent that wants to use the restroom every 10 minutes?
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lealonnie1
Answered Apr 2022
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Mom is constantly in the bathroom! Is this from dementia or from insanity?
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Countrymouse
Answered Apr 2022
Has anyone dealt with a uterine prolapse in their aging mom or relative? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Cover99
Replied Apr 2022
Any tips or strategies for handling incontinence and bathroom hygiene issues that have now begun?
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CareGiver2Mom
Answered Apr 2022
He's 87 and has asked for the male urinal. Should I be worried about him using a urinal instead of the toilet?
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AnnReid
Answered Mar 2022
My mother is not getting better and rehab is trying to keep her there forever. Any advice?
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tashinkac
Answered Mar 2022
My Mom goes to the bathroom over and over and hoards our toilet paper in her pockets. What can I do?
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Scampie1
Replied Mar 2022
Are we being too hard on my grandmother, or is it reasonable to expect her to go to the toilet in the bathroom?
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CaregiverL
Answered Mar 2022
Mom is not able to pull down/pull up disposable briefs... Do I keep practicing with her?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2022
My dad has dementia and can walk with a frame. In the last few years, he has gotten lazy and will avoid moving or doing things for himself. What can we do?
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lealonnie1
Answered Mar 2022
My mom with dementia goes to the bathroom every 5-10 minutes. Why does she do this?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2022
Has anyone had an issue with a LO in assisted living peeing in inappropriate locations?
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LoopyLoo
Answered Mar 2022
Do nursing homes use wipes or washcloths?
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cwillie
Answered Feb 2022
What do you do when your LO starts flushing the wrong thing in the toilet? Other than following them to the bathroom each time, what can I do?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Feb 2022
What stage is my husband in if he is peeing on the floor, putting silverware in his shoes and hiding things?
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Geaton777
Answered Feb 2022
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