On 1/15/2013 4:15 PM, Ape wrote:
On Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:21:33 -0500, "EXT"
wrote:


"Ape" wrote in message
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On Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:48:58 -0500, Norminn
wrote:



I'm a retired nurse, and old enough to have become more aware of
trip/fall hazards. I've taken care of many, many people with broken
hips, and the number one cause is trying to get to the bathroom in a
hurry. If you are caring for someone with limited ability, safety has
to be your primary concern. I don't think that anything on top of a
plush carpet is going to be safe....don't risk your safety or that of
the other person to save a carpet! )

OK

Problem is the wife who is semi-invalid, with dementia and
incontinence and diarrhea, the last being a main problem.

What is your wife wearing. Ordinary women's panties are not suitable for
this type of problem even if she is using pads. My wife has an IBS problem
which can cause diarrhea with little notice and some incontinence. She has
changed to Depends disposable underwear with no more accidents. While they
can be a little pricey, one can get them for a reasonable cost and in bulk
at Costco. There are other brands out there, you may wish to avoid soiling
the carpet by using them.

Depends. They seem to be the only offering that does any good at all.
So far everything else I have tried has been worthless. Yes, Depends
are costly. How much are they at Costco? I am paying 11.99 to 14.99.

Thanks for your response.
Apeman


I was reluctant to ask more details about your wife's situation beyond
the information you offered....but, if confusion is part of the problem
in getting to the bathroom, might a portable commode near where she is
be helpful? If she SEES the commode, she might be more able to use it
than to FIND the bathroom.

I took a nurse aid class couple of years ago in case I had to go back to
work....one of the means of helping to avoid wandering is to put a black
patch of flooring in front of doors where the person is not to go..to
folks with dementia, it appears like a hole and they instinctively avoid
it. To help them find their own room, hang a picture of them in their
younger days...they better remember that and identify with it.

Does she qualify for some home health care or housekeeping assistance?
Should be help on the bowel control issue if she is being treated...hope
for the best for you. It is a tough situation.