Constipation in the Elderly
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How to relieve/resolve constipation?
19 AnswersRamona1150 Answered Sep 9, 2023What works for constipation?
47 AnswersXenaJada Answered Dec 25, 2022My wife is in late stage dementia, has severe chronic constipation. Have tried softeners, laxatives, enemas, fiber food, and exercise. Any suggestions?
9 AnswersBeenThroughThis Answered Sep 2022My mother's caregiver is feeding her unhealthy food. Any advice?
22 AnswersDrBenshir Replied Jun 2022What will happen if you are on narcotics and not pooping?
3 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered May 2022Bowel roller coaster. What to do?!
29 AnswersMJ1929 Answered Apr 2022
Vascular dementia with dizziness and nausea: What are some things that help?
5 Answers Clarissadeville Replied Mar 2022
Any advice on enemas?
8 Answers Katefalc Replied Mar 2022
My grandmother was put on hospice after a fall she had. After having a 2nd fall, she has not had a bowel movement w/o disimpaction. Any suggestions?
8 Answers Cover99 Replied Mar 2022
Why are some weeks worse than others? It seems to cycle.
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lealonnie1 Answered Mar 2022
My husband (in memory care) has late-stage Alzheimer’s and is completely bedridden. How can I handle bowel movements?
19 Answers lealonnie1 Replied Feb 2022
Why do some elderly dig out their own poop?
10 Answers
Countrymouse Answered Feb 2022
My mom has not had a BM. Not sure how long. What foods and drinks can I give her to help the process of her having a BM?
8 Answers
gladimhere Answered Jan 2022
Trying to titrate an exact amount of senna?
7 Answers Learn2Cope Replied Dec 2021
Looking for ideas, people!
9 Answers BurntCaregiver Answered Nov 2021
My father is 92 1/2, mentally sound, but consumed by his health. Now 36 hrs since he's had a bowel movement- bowel obstruction?
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lindaz Replied Nov 2021
Husband has Dementia. He is obsessed with having a bowel movement, even after going three or four times. What is with this??
19 Answers Clairesmum Answered Nov 2021
I need help or advice. I have been married for 56 wonderful years. My wife has Alzheimers, diagnosed over 8 years ago. Is this a habit?
6 Answers SeanGA Answered Nov 2021
Softball sized impaction zero help from Dr’s should I do myself?
4 Answers
JoAnn29 Replied Oct 2021
Has anyone witnessed strange toileting behaviors?
7 Answers Katefalc Answered Oct 2021
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