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Remove the toilet paper tube so when the t.p. is gone, that is not discarded also.
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disgustedtoo Feb 2020
They do sell TP now that is "tubeless". I bought a large package of these in error (didn't even know there was such a thing!) - sounds like a great idea, no tube to recycle/throw away. These were not for my mother, just me. I would NOT buy them again - they don't roll well on the dispenser (very difficult on a regular dispenser, would NOT roll at all on a stand-alone holder.)

I found them very frustrating, however maybe this would be a good thing for others who have a TP monster... I suspect TP isn't really the issue, although wadding it up and using too much can gum up the works (apparently dad was doing this to mom.) It sounds like maybe other not-for-toilet items might be getting flushed! Not only bad for toilet & floor, but the plumbing beyond the toilet! Then it gets expensive!
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What sorts of things are available for her to put in the toilet? Remove access to those things.

At some point a dementia patient needs 24/7 supervision. Not possible without several shofts.
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It's a bit of a p.i.t.a but disconnecting the chain in the toilet tank would make it unflushable, therefore stopping costly clogs and backups.
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gdaughter Jan 2020
You know...along those lines...wondering if a new tank with a new type of handle would work...i.e. instead of the lever we push down, a push button...or one where the mechanism is on the opposite side? Sort of an expensive thing to try for a fix...but not any more than multiple plumber calls...
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How about putting one of those plastic urine measuring inserts in the toilet. She can load that up but when she flushes nothing in actually in the toilet bowl to flush. Good luck.
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EllenSW Jan 2020
Thats a great idea! maybe she wont figue out how to remove it!
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Perhaps a motion detector at the entrance to the bathroom/ toilet to alert someone that she’s going in; remove any items from her person and pockets that she could flush. Only leave a small amount of toilet paper inside the bathroom. Kid proof or lock all the bathroom cabinets so she doesn’t have access to anything inside the bathroom that could be flushed. Also make sure the shower/ tub area doesn’t have any loose items ( ripe for flushing). All those items could be placed into a shower caddie ( locked up ) for use when needed.
This is a major problem for Memory Care facilities; I once spoke about this issue with the owner of my Mom’s memory care facility. Interestingly, he told me that it’s usually the male residents who pull this costly and disruptive trick.
I’m sorry you’re having to deal with this issue, but please know that you’re not alone and this is unfortunately very common with Alzheimer’s and memory- impaired people. You might call a few memory care facilities in your area and ask to speak with management about what additional measures they take for this issue.
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How about a child protection devise. You will need to be there to unlock it.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/1Pcs-Baby-Safety-Lock-Baby-Toddler-Kids-Toilet-Seat-Lid-Lock-Home-Protection-Safety-Tools-Bathroom-Accessories-Toilet-Lock/377798892?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101002936&adid=22222222227282736010&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=341985605016&wl4=aud-834279575926:pla-676155232544&wl5=9003829&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=130249680&wl11=online&wl12=377798892&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiA9orxBRD0ARIsAK9JDxRE0-oM7hafMQnb19CfcclqTOI5WebZmCz_VF5drdojgF702PT3bDQaAga6EALw_wcB


Does Mom share a bathroom with you? I would take everything out that she doesn't need. Just leaving the toilet paper. With a Dementia, you have to be proactive.
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