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MIL is having trouble remembering to sit back on the toilet seat when she pees. She ends up wet and getting it on the floor. Does anyone have any helpful ideas? TIA.
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Trouble remembering.. or trouble with physical strength to shuffle back?

My LO would do same. Plonk down hard & sit on the edge. Has has lost glute & core muscle strength to sit gently or wiggle back.

PT recommended doing sit-to-stand exercises, every day.

If MIL is wearing pads, could she hold this in front to protect clothing?

Having continence accidents due to mobility, positioning or unable to manage clothing is called *Fuctional Incontinence* I believe.

See if there is a Continence Advice Helpline or Clinic in your area. I found a service like that & they were extremely helpful & had many tips.
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waytomisery 2 hours ago
Another possible reason …. My mother had lost some spatial awareness .
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Tell her (and show her) , not to sit down until she feels the toilet on the back of her legs . Same as sitting in a chair. Sit when she feels the edge of the chair on her legs . This is what PT told my mother after her stroke . It worked so she didn’t slide off and sit on the floor .

Go with her to help her learn .
Good Luck .
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