Toilet

• Article - Bathroom Safety

  All components of the bathroom should be safe and easy for an elderly parent to use. Practical ideas for setting up a safe bathroom.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - New Legislation (and You) Can Help Prevent Seniors From Falling

  The Safety of Seniors Act aims to help prevent falls among the elderly. Here are ways to help reduce the fall risk for your parents.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Where can I find a supportive appliance for the toilet?

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• Question - How do I talk to my father about the mess he makes in the bathroom when he urinates?

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• Question - How do we help my father, with Lewy Body Dementia, find the bathroom at night?

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• Question - Is it normal for someone who has Alzheimer's to make a mess while urinating?

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• Question - Will cutting down on liquids help my father's incontinence?

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• Question - Why do elderly women contract numerous urinary tract infections?

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• Question - How can I help my parents with dementia accept the care they need?

  Refusing help is common in parents with dementia. Get advice on dealing with parents with dementia who refuse help from assisted living staff.

• Question - Is there an alternative to washing my mom's private areas?

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• Question - Can my grandmother get a safety bath tub from Medicaid?

  Medicaid can provide special bathing equipment for someone who qualifies for home health care.

• Question - How can I tell whether my father's incontinence after his stroke is temporary?

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• Question - How can we prevent my mom, who has type 2 diabetes, from constantly getting yeast infections and cystitis?

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• Question - Is there an alternative to washing my father's private areas?

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• Question - How do I get the stains and smell associated with urine out of a recliner?

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