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I will be caring for a stroke victim who needs help on the toilet. Is there an easy way to clean her after a bowel movement?
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Cdominguez64
Answered Mar 2018
Why will my mother not accept help going to the bathroom?
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dkentz72
Answered Jun 2018
My husband can’t seem to pee into the toilet. I’ve tried having him sit down and also use a urinal. Any suggestions?
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Johnny13
Replied Apr 2019
My husband never remembers where the bathroom is. How do I get him to stop urinating on the bedroom carpet when I don't hear him get up?
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faengelm
Answered Feb 14, 2024
Are there any helpful suggestions for a relative with mild dementia who experiences severe bed wetting every night?
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Betty123
Answered Oct 12, 2023
How do I motivate my dad to get back to toileting himself so he can go to AL instead of LTSN?
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ShadowPDW
Answered Sep 28, 2023
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Sharon25
Answered Jul 7, 2023
Dad is refusing to change his soaked pad (guard) in his moisture-wicking briefs. Any ideas?
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CaringinVA
Replied Jul 17, 2023
My elderly mom has started pulling down her pants and peeing on the living room sofa. How can we stop her from doing this?
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Llamalover47
Answered Mar 7, 2024
My Mom does not understand bathroom hygiene anymore! What does everyone think regarding a bidet for her?
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Galilaya
Answered Jan 2022
How can I get Mom to keep moving once in home therapists are gone?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Jun 2018
What can I do to keep my mom from mooning the whole family when she walks out of the bathroom?
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PositiveBen1234
Answered Oct 2017
How do you handle toilet paper over-use during this pandemic?
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Parise
Answered Apr 2020
How do I disinfect washing machine after putting mom's soiled clothes in it? Do I pour bleach and run an empty cycle right after?
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GardeningGal
Replied May 2020
Need help managing restroom use for my mother-in-law who has Alzheimer's.
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AnnReid
Replied Feb 2020
How well does a Hoyer lift work for transferring to the commode?
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pjones1280
Answered Feb 2019
I’m taking care of my mom. She has PSP and has a fear of the bathroom. She would rather wear a depend then go to the toilet. Any help?
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BrendaJayi
Answered Oct 2021
Healthy mind, broken body: How to cope with mobility and incontinence frustration / embarrassment?
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Nurse1064
Answered Sep 2021
What IS it that makes seniors lose social filters & start talking about bodily functions to anyone who’ll listen?!?
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Peacewill21
Answered Apr 2021
MIL (80) has Parkinson's and dementia. She has a portable toilet in her room. Her room has carpet. Do I keep her in depends all day?
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polarbear
Replied Feb 2021
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