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
My husband has Alzheimer's and is wearing Depends. He is putting large amounts of toilet paper and shaving cream inside them. I took cream.
10 Answersbrandee Answered Mar 14, 2024ALF charging extra fee to give my father an inhaler and other questionable fees.
4 AnswersMACinCT Answered Mar 11, 2024Transitioning from incontinence pads to disposables.
5 AnswersMissymiss Replied Mar 10, 2024My elderly mom has started pulling down her pants and peeing on the living room sofa. How can we stop her from doing this?
17 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Mar 7, 2024
Toileting Discussions
How 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 19, 2023Feel free to laugh, because it's so ridiculous.
10 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Oct 2021Toilet Paper Shortage
55 Commentsgolden23 Commented Apr 2020Mom doesn’t understand it's okay to soil her diaper.
3 Commentsjjcares Commented Mar 2020
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