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Dementia: How to encourage her to go to the restroom? UTI concern
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jul 17 5:19am | Replies (20)Comment receiving replies
Yes we made a Docs appt and just feels like we just going with the glow not much can be done I guess I’m so tired trying to handle every situation but hard she’s wants her way she throws her washcloth in toilet says she washed her face and brush her teeth she don’t she’s starting to not wipe herself very defiant not sure how to talk to her j try to be nice that doesn’t work I tried speaking to her like the nurses at hospital did when she was in there from falling out of bed hittin her head that works a little I don’t know but when my husband tells her to do something 90% of time she listens to him so it’s quite a challenge
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Maybe you can try to incorporate your husband's connection with her by having him specifically back you up when you suggest something to her. I don't know your situation, but something like, "Yes, that's a good idea!' If she listens to him and can possibly understand that HE thinks you are "right", maybe she will accept your help more. And maybe, a bit later, he can talk with her and explain how much he better he will feel if she listens to you.
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I am a retired nurse and worked in Home Health Care a few years. If her health insurance covers the cost for an Aide to come in & relieve you for a few hours so that you can get some “me time”, out of the home, I think that you might benefit from that.