FIND CARE
FORUM
CARE
TOPICS
Log
In
ASK A QUESTION
FIND CARE
FIND IN-HOME CARE
FIND ASSISTED LIVING
CARE GUIDES
CAREGIVING TOPICS
Join Now
Log In
Caregiver Forum
|
Constipation
Constipation in the Elderly
Questions
Recent
Activity
Most
Popular
How hard is it to get approved for Medicaid in Texas?
3 Answers
L
LCdaughter2
Answered Jan 2019
I am the primary caregiver for my 86-year-old mother. I'm at the point that I need overnight care. Where do I start?
3 Answers
K
katydid1
Answered Dec 2018
My mom has severe dementia and has just been diagnosed two weeks ago with terminal cancer. She is severely impacted. Any suggestions?
3 Answers
S
Segoline
Answered Feb 2019
Why is mother having so many bowel movements?
3 Answers
M
MargaretMcKen
Answered Dec 2018
What will happen if you are on narcotics and not pooping?
3 Answers
F
funkygrandma59
Answered May 2022
Tylenol pm causes constipation?
3 Answers
M
mstrbill
Answered Sep 2021
Find Care & Housing
In-Home Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Nursing Homes
Adult Day Care
Hospice
GO
Do caregivers mind giving Enemas rather than depending on laxatives?
3 Answers
G
Geaton777
Answered Jul 2020
My 96 year old grandfather keeps thinking he has to make a bowel movement but it’s just gas. How can he learn to tell the difference?
2 Answers
A
Ahmijoy
Answered Jun 2020
Mix of constipation followed by incontinence issues. Any help to keep things moving and when he can't make it, products that may help?
2 Answers
P
polarbear
Answered Sep 2021
Mom is constipated, she has become impacted and it is painful. Any advice?
2 Answers
A
Ahmijoy
Answered Oct 2018
My mother in law has something about digging for bowels. She never thinks she goes with digging. How do we get her to stop?
2 Answers
C
Countrymouse
Answered Apr 2019
My 85-year-old mother has shingles. Overall health is declining. I need diet and nutrition ideas.
2 Answers
A
anonymous594015
Answered Jan 2019
My mother is obsessed with her bowel movements. Mom is 96 and I noticed a couple of years ago she began talking about her bathroom habits.
2 Answers
G
Grandma1954
Answered Jun 2019
I'm beside myself and my mother's constipation issue. What else can I do?
2 Answers
K
Katiekate
Answered Aug 2017
My mom has constipation phobia and is prone to anxiety attacks. Are these issues time related?
2 Answers
F
freqflyer
Answered Aug 2017
Will Medicaid pay for someone to administer an enema once or twice a month?
1 Answer
J
JoAnn29
Answered Sep 2017
I'm the guy whose mom thinks she's constipated but is not. She has frequent panic or stress attacks. I think I know now what triggers the attacks. Any suggestions?
1 Answer
B
BarbBrooklyn
Answered Nov 2017
What do you do if your loved one refuses to take medication?
1 Answer
H
HolidayEnd
Answered Jun 2018
Just another poop question...
1 Answer
M
Midkid58
Answered Apr 2019
Assuming the Doctor approves, can my Aide give me an occasional enema?
1 Answer
G
Geaton777
Answered Jul 2020
Ask a Question About Constipation
Post Question
X
This field is required.
Select a Topic
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Arthritis
Assisted Living
Burnout
Cancer
Care Decisions
Depression
Diabetes
Diet & Nutrition
Driving
Elder Abuse
Elder Law
End of Life
Family Caregiver
Financial Planning
Frauds & Scams
Hearing
Heart Disease
Home Care
Home Safety
Hygiene
Incontinence
Living Independently
Lung Disease
Medicaid
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medications
Mental Health
Mobility
Multi-generational Living
New to Caregiving
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Paying for Care
Power of Attorney (POA)
Product
Rehabilitation Center
Relationships
Senior Activities
Senior Health
Skilled Nursing Facility
Sleep Issues
Taxes
Veterans Benefits
Vision & Eye Disease
Working Caregiver
This field is required.
2
3
4
5
6
Subscribe to
Our
Newsletter
Sign Up
Please enter a non-SMS email address.
X
Confirm
Confirm message
OK
Cancel
Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of
website accessibility