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Toileting
Toileting Issues in the Elderly
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My father is 95 makes every effort to make it to the toilet but stands and misses it every time. Any ideas?
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Grandma1954
Answered May 2020
Proper cleaning of bathroom and bedroom after an accident?
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JennaRose
Answered Jun 2020
Spouse needs gastrocolic reflex timing schedule for events. Any experience with this?
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pronker
Replied Jun 2020
Mother with dementia has stopped going to the toilet properly, when she should. What to do?
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JoAnn29
Answered Sep 2020
Why would someone only act out when the aide shows up?
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Ginna011
Answered Sep 2020
Mom has dementia. How do I answer her questions?
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Elderlycare2020
Replied Oct 2020
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My mom has bad knees and is afraid of falling. She has fallen twice. Because of this she has started refusing to go to the restroom. Suggestions?
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THretired
Answered Oct 2020
How do I get my mom with dementia to be more hygienic?
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againx100
Answered Dec 2020
Mom is getting mean and angry at us when we try to have her do hygiene things?
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AnnReid
Answered Dec 2020
Mother is going number 2 on the bathroom floor. Help! Is this an indication of dementia?
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Needhelp2020
Replied Jan 2021
My spouse, who is incontinent and suffers with dementia, is often angered by having to use the toilet. Any help?
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Grandma1954
Answered Jan 2021
Is it common for dementia patients to spend a long time in the bathroom? Last time I checked for UTI etc there were no issues.
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polarbear
Answered Feb 2021
My grandpa is incontinent. He only goes to the restroom once he smells it. Can he not feel that he needs to go? Or that he just did?
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cwillie
Answered Feb 2021
How do I get my Dad to change his diapers when needed? I can smell when they are soiled. He insists "I put clean clothes on this morning".
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sjplegacy
Answered Feb 2021
Is schizophrenic relative going to the toilet in her room?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Mar 2021
Sleepwalking and bathroom accidents. Any advice?
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lealonnie1
Replied Mar 2021
My sister is scared to go to the bathroom for toileting and bathing. She is diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. Advice?
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againx100
Answered May 2021
Why does mom deny bowel movements and bathroom visits?
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againx100
Answered May 2021
Any suggestions on how to help mom who can't pull her thighs apart far enough to wipe herself on the toilet?
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Countrymouse
Answered Jun 2021
What to do about bleeding hemorrhoids?
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funkygrandma59
Replied Jun 2021
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