Moderate to late stage dementia. LO flooded bathroom overnight. She lives with me and I’m her full time caregiver. She is not incontinant but I need to lock the bathroom at night for her safety. Thought I would introduce Depends for overnight just in case. Any suggestions? Any better brand?
But if that isn't an option for some reason then by all means throw away all her cloth underwear and just replace them with her new underwear Depends or the like, and refer to them as her new underwear.
Does she wear underwear at night? Some people don't and just ware their PJ's
Or, you can also opt to put a commode by her bed.
Or, purchase "adaptive" clothing (aka "anti-strip" clothing that people with dementia cannot remove without help).
My Mom and Aunt use TENA Sensitive Care Overnight and love them. amazon.com
If you can find them, Always Discreet Boutique has some attractive patterned wear. You can merely explain them as disposable and leakproof. Come in different colors. There's a world of wear out there to explore. And getting a good fit is important. I have worn these for long plane trips when I, with my IBS, live in terror of a bad stomach and a full plane with two toilets. It gives me a sense of confidence that prevents mind-gut terror storms I might suffer without them. And honestly they aren't bad to wear at ALL.
I sure wouldn't look forward to the COST of them regularly. But what's the alternative when something is needed?
Or turn the valve off for the water.
Encouraging someone to be incontinent would be the last thing I would try.
How about trying a bedside commode , she can use at night ?