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Agedcarecarer Asked April 2022

Any practical tips for getting someone with severe dementia, including cognitive impairment, to be seated when toileting?

Most of the time this person is able to say yes to needing the toilet.

cwillie Apr 2022
It's not clear to me what you are asking???
- Is there some reason they can't sit down? A raised toilet seat and grab bars may be the answer
- Do they have mobility problems and can't reach the toilet? Perhaps a bedside commode rather than trips to the bathroom
- Are they having accidents? Then always wearing an incontinence product (pullup, pad or brief as needed) and making scheduled visits to the bathroom can help.

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