Toileting Issues in the Elderly
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Bidet Attachments Improve Senior Hygiene and Bathroom Safety
Bidet attachments can be installed on existing toilets without the need for extensive bathroom remodeling. These affordable devices help seniors maintain good personal hygiene, their modesty and their independence.
3 CommentsElderly Incontinence Treatment Options
Under a doctor's care, incontinence can be treated and often cured. Today there are more treatments for urinary incontinence than ever before.
7 CommentsThe 4 Most Challenging Caregiver Situations
Caring for aging family members throws many challenges our way. Explore strategies for helping an aging loved one with toileting, bathing, dining out, and navigating public outings as they become part of your regular care routine.
25 CommentsCaring for a Loved One With Fecal Incontinence
Millions of adults have bowel control problems, but most are reluctant to talk about this condition and seek help. Get the information you need to start the discussion, explore treatment options and help your loved one improve their quality of life.
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Toileting Questions
Endless hours spent in bathroom?
6 AnswersFawnby Answered Jan 7, 2026I have been dealing with my husband’s bowel incontinence and just wondered whether anybody has installed a toilet that washes?
9 Answerslealonnie1 Replied Jan 6, 2026My husband has urinary incontinence, and now fecal incontinence as well. Any advice on how to deal with this?
13 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied Jan 6, 2026How to clean father's bottom and genital area when he has fecal incontinence.
5 AnswersTouchMatters Replied Jan 5, 2026
Toileting Discussions
Frequent urination is not ‘just’ a sign of old age, like I mistakenly thought.
2 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Dec 6, 2025My mom doesn't rememver going to the bathroom when she had gone just a few hours earlier. Is this a common dementia behavior?
2 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Feb 20, 2025BOS or Bowel Obsession Syndrome
9 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Nov 2024How to reason with my father who won't wear a Depends 24/7? He feels he doesn't need to (but does).
12 Commentsfunkygrandma59 Commented Jul 2023
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