Toileting Issues in the Elderly
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Bidet Attachments Improve Senior Hygiene and Bathroom Safety
Bidet attachments can be installed on existing toilets without the need for extensive bathroom remodeling. These affordable devices help seniors maintain good personal hygiene, their modesty and their independence.
3 CommentsElderly Incontinence Treatment Options
Under a doctor's care, incontinence can be treated and often cured. Today there are more treatments for urinary incontinence than ever before.
7 CommentsThe 4 Most Challenging Caregiver Situations
Caring for aging family members throws many challenges our way. Explore strategies for helping an aging loved one with toileting, bathing, dining out, and navigating public outings as they become part of your regular care routine.
25 CommentsCaring for a Loved One With Fecal Incontinence
Millions of adults have bowel control problems, but most are reluctant to talk about this condition and seek help. Get the information you need to start the discussion, explore treatment options and help your loved one improve their quality of life.
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Toileting Questions
I will soon be taking my aunt, who resides in a nursing home, to a doctor’s appointment.
6 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Mar 21, 2025What happens when elderly father with lifelong I-am-right syndrome refuses to bathe and do anything sanitary when using toilet?
8 AnswersHelplessLonely1 Replied Mar 20, 2025Is it realistic to find a memory care that would be able to assist with toileting within 10 minutes of clicking call button?
13 Answersbrandee Answered Mar 13, 2025Anyone else's spouse with vascular dementia clogging toilets constantly?
5 Answers97yroldmom Answered Mar 6, 2025
Toileting Discussions
My mom doesn't rememver going to the bathroom when she had gone just a few hours earlier. Is this a common dementia behavior?
2 Commentslealonnie1 Commented Feb 20, 2025BOS or Bowel Obsession Syndrome
9 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Nov 4, 2024How to reason with my father who won't wear a Depends 24/7? He feels he doesn't need to (but does).
12 Commentsfunkygrandma59 Commented Jul 2023Feel free to laugh, because it's so ridiculous.
10 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Oct 2021
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