Carol Jones

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Carol Jones is a family consultant for the Mountain Caregiver Resource Center in Siskiyou County, California.

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  1. Tuesday February 05, 2008

    1. How can I protect my incontinent mother's skin?

      Answer - For starters, avoid using soap when you wash your mother, because it's drying and can cause her skin to crack, which could lead to pressure sores. Soap depletes skin of oils that protect against skin breakdown.

  2. Thursday September 20, 2007

    1. How can I minimize the damage caused to the furniture by my incontinent father?

      Answer - For the bed, you can purchase reusable waterproof mattress pads that have cotton or flannel on one side and vinyl backing on the other to keep the mattress dry. To protect the sofa and chair, look for washable waterproof pads that come in different colors and patterns to complement the upholstery...

    2. How can I get my incontinent father to wear diapers?

      Answer - Your father may find the idea of wearing diapers to be demeaning, which isn't surprising. However, there's such a great variety of products out there that you should be able to find one that doesn't look like a diaper.

  3. Monday September 17, 2007

    1. What's the best way to control odor from urinary incontinence?

      Answer - Start by checking to make sure that her diapers or incontinence briefs fit her well and aren't leaking. Where does she put the used diapers or briefs after they're soiled? If she hasn't yet bought one, you should recommend that she buy a special bin for soiled diapers, like the one you would use for a baby's diapers; this keeps odor from seeping out... 1 Comment