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I used one in hospital this time until I was allowed out of bed and found it to be a godsend. It does take a bit of time to learn to "let it go" as you have a feeling you are peeing in bed; once you are able to use it, it's great, but as is said below, you need to be on your back and not moving around.
I would say that this method is good only for those without dementia, in all truth as it requires your body being correctly and purposely positioned. I had a friend who used it for hip surgery because getting out of bed to bathroom required two braces being applied to her limbs. Given the amounts of IV fluids we are given hospitalized there isn't a whole lot of time to waste on all that.
So again, depends on the person's ability to understand the apparatus, I would say. In the severely demented, unless bedbound and completely immobile, I doubt this is an answer.
My daughter who is a nurse in a teaching hospital despises PureWick. She swears they always leak no matter what and all her coworkers don’t like them either. That said, I have no personal experience with it
My mom used one in the hospital recently she was there for 8 days, very weak and hooked up to so many iv's it was necessary for most of her stay.
It worked out really well for her. She sleeps on her back all night so I'm sure that helped.
The hardest part was the first night she couldn't go. She was begging to use the commode. Psychologically everything was telling her you just don't pee while you're in bed! But once the floodgates opened it was no problem and she was grateful to have had it.
Purewick has many youtube videos and online sites. Do explore them. To tell the honest truth they work best for someone female who is flat on her back in my own humble opinion.
I have heard one success story and one only and that is a woman who had hip surgery, and who had urgency. She had to put on braces before making her way to the bathroom and had nighttime frequency. She used this after her hip surgery for about a month before she was able to get more up and about more quickly and more easily.
Happy exploring. Hope you will find enough info whether to know if it is right for your own situation. We do see MANY here for sale.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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I would say that this method is good only for those without dementia, in all truth as it requires your body being correctly and purposely positioned. I had a friend who used it for hip surgery because getting out of bed to bathroom required two braces being applied to her limbs. Given the amounts of IV fluids we are given hospitalized there isn't a whole lot of time to waste on all that.
So again, depends on the person's ability to understand the apparatus, I would say. In the severely demented, unless bedbound and completely immobile, I doubt this is an answer.
It worked out really well for her. She sleeps on her back all night so I'm sure that helped.
The hardest part was the first night she couldn't go. She was begging to use the commode. Psychologically everything was telling her you just don't pee while you're in bed! But once the floodgates opened it was no problem and she was grateful to have had it.
Do explore them.
To tell the honest truth they work best for someone female who is flat on her back in my own humble opinion.
I have heard one success story and one only and that is a woman who had hip surgery, and who had urgency. She had to put on braces before making her way to the bathroom and had nighttime frequency. She used this after her hip surgery for about a month before she was able to get more up and about more quickly and more easily.
Happy exploring. Hope you will find enough info whether to know if it is right for your own situation. We do see MANY here for sale.