Daily Caregiving Activities

Questions and Answers

1. Where can I find an appliance for toilet support?

   - I'm having trouble finding a support appliance for the toilet. I can't find a way to remove the toilet top so as to use the bolt holes for installation of the support that I bought. (Needless to say, I'll be returning this particular one!). Any ideas?
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2. What's the best way to get my father to recognize that he's missing the toilet?

   - This really isn't incontinence I guess, but my father goes into the bathroom to urinate and then faces the corner away from the commode and urinates on the floor. I have yet to catch him during the day and I can only guess it's overnight when he gets up 2-3 times...
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3. Is it bad for my 92 year old father to eat McDonald's every morning?

   - My father 92 eats at McDonald's every morning. He meets up with other men in the town to chit chat before going to the senior citizens center to play pool and eat lunch. Is this a good thing to eat breakfast at McDonald's every morning?
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4. Can you offer any tips for bathing an overweight parent?

   - My dad is quite overweight, and it's a real struggle for me to help him bathe. Any suggestions?
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5. What should I do if my parent resists bathing?

   - My mother has become difficult to bathe, fighting me off, pulling away, and even hitting me. How should I deal with this?
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6. Is there an alternative to washing my father's private areas?

   - I'm his son, but I'm really uncomfortable about washing my father's genitals. Is there any way around it, or do I just need to get over my discomfort?
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7. How often do I need to bathe my parent?

   - It takes so much time and effort to bathe my dad. I've heard all kinds of recommendations, but how often do I really need to bathe him?
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8. Is there an alternative to washing my mom's private areas?

   - I'm really uncomfortable washing my mom's genitals. Is there any way around this, or do I just need to get over it and do my duty?
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9. What are some budget-friendly ways to keep my mom safe during bathing?

   - I'm on a pretty tight budget, but I want to purchase some safety gear to keep my mom from injuring herself at bath time. What are the most important areas to focus on?
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10. How often do I need to shampoo my dad's hair?

    - Some people say I need to shampoo my dad's hair daily, others say weekly. What should I do?
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