Is it normal for someone who has Alzheimer's to make a mess while urinating?
A fellow caregiver asked...
Is it normal for someone who has Alzheimer's to make a mess in the bathroom while urinating? Could there be a problem that we need to speak to his doctor about? My dad moved in with me in September and at first there wasn't much of a problem but, now I am having to clean the floor around the toilet every day to keep it clean and dry. The back of the toilet stays in a mess also.
Expert Answer
A social worker and geriatric consultant who specializes in dementia care, Joyce Simard is based in Land O' Lakes, Florida, and in Prague. She is a well-known speaker and has written two books, one focusing on end-of-life care and the other, entitled The Magic Tape Recorder, explaining aging, memory loss, and how children can be helpers to their elders.
Your father is having a problem with his "aim." The toilet is white and the seat is white. Try a colored toilet seat. The toilet seat may also be to low. Seat risers are available in stores with handicapped equipment.