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Constipation in the Elderly
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Has anyone witnessed strange toileting behaviors?
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Katefalc
Answered Oct 2021
Just wondering if it's legal to do a digital stimulation when you are unlicensed?
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Cover99
Replied Sep 2021
Mix of constipation followed by incontinence issues. Any help to keep things moving and when he can't make it, products that may help?
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polarbear
Answered Sep 2021
A long night ahead with a constipated hubby, any tips?
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Knitte123
Replied Sep 2021
I am feeling at a loss for how to approach a discussion of bowel problems with my mother. Suggestions?
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Llamalover47
Replied Sep 2021
I'd like to know what measures are taken when the ability to pass stool stops. My aunt is 88 in end stage dementia.
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Tylenol pm causes constipation?
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mstrbill
Answered Sep 2021
When should we feed mom during the day now? (3 or 2 times a day?)
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Llamalover47
Answered Aug 2021
When constipation is problem, do enemas make sense? Can caregiver assist?
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InFamilyService
Answered Jul 2021
Fecal impaction caused by years of constipation. What type of paid care is available to accomplish what the unit is unable to provide?
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Grandma1954
Answered Jun 2021
Do you know any good and natural foods/snacks for improved digestion? -a senior having bowel issues...
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Taarna
Answered May 2021
Looking for chronic nausea remedies. Does anyone else have an elderly mother that is dealing with the same?
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Geaton777
Answered May 2021
Anyone have good advice for senior constipation?
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MJ1929
Answered Apr 2021
Sensitive subject warning: Mother in law (83) refuses to make the effort to poop. Any advice?
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CTTN55
Answered Mar 2021
My nan is forgetting that she has been to the toilet. Is this a sign of dementia?
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wolflover451
Answered Mar 2021
How do I convince my father with dementia that he is not constipated?
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onlychildnc
Answered Feb 2021
Since hospital discharge, Mom will not leave her bed. Some advice, please...
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ExhaustedOne
Replied Jan 2021
Mom's backed up. Does anyone know what to do?
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inkandpaper
Answered Nov 2020
Has anyone found help, especially OTC, for IBS-C and gastritis?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Oct 2020
My mother has a new ileostomy bag and is refusing to go to the hospital. What do I do?
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elaine1962
Replied Oct 2020
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