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Toileting
Toileting Issues in the Elderly
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Mom is constantly in the bathroom! Is this from dementia or from insanity?
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Countrymouse
Answered Apr 2022
Has anyone dealt with a uterine prolapse in their aging mom or relative? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Cover99
Replied Apr 2022
Any tips or strategies for handling incontinence and bathroom hygiene issues that have now begun?
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CareGiver2Mom
Answered Apr 2022
He's 87 and has asked for the male urinal. Should I be worried about him using a urinal instead of the toilet?
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AnnReid
Answered Mar 2022
My mother is not getting better and rehab is trying to keep her there forever. Any advice?
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tashinkac
Answered Mar 2022
My Mom goes to the bathroom over and over and hoards our toilet paper in her pockets. What can I do?
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Scampie1
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Are we being too hard on my grandmother, or is it reasonable to expect her to go to the toilet in the bathroom?
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CaregiverL
Answered Mar 2022
Mom is not able to pull down/pull up disposable briefs... Do I keep practicing with her?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2022
My dad has dementia and can walk with a frame. In the last few years, he has gotten lazy and will avoid moving or doing things for himself. What can we do?
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lealonnie1
Answered Mar 2022
My mom with dementia goes to the bathroom every 5-10 minutes. Why does she do this?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2022
Has anyone had an issue with a LO in assisted living peeing in inappropriate locations?
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LoopyLoo
Answered Mar 2022
Do nursing homes use wipes or washcloths?
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cwillie
Answered Feb 2022
What do you do when your LO starts flushing the wrong thing in the toilet? Other than following them to the bathroom each time, what can I do?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Feb 2022
What stage is my husband in if he is peeing on the floor, putting silverware in his shoes and hiding things?
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Geaton777
Answered Feb 2022
Do elderly people become bowel obsessed?
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TChamp
Answered Feb 2022
Are bedside commodes allowed in AL?
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Grandma1954
Answered Feb 2022
My husband is using his room in the nursing home as a toilet. What can I do about this?
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againx100
Answered Feb 2022
Father takes an hour to use the toilet and exhausts himself, risking a fall. Any ideas on how to help him?
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FLcaregiver4two
Answered Feb 2022
I had a meltdown cleaning up mom's diarrhea today..how do you all emotionally cope with poop?
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DeckApe
Answered Jan 2022
My father pooped on his deck. He has a commode by his bed. Why would he do this? There was no poop in his pants.
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needtowashhair
Answered Jan 2022
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