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My husband has only started with the incontinence issue and I am nearly at my wits end - both mentally and physically.  Im not sure if this is from the Parkinsons or the dementia but I am now wondering if I should have left him in the assisted living facility.  Not sure how long I can keep this up with about 2 hours sleep each night. Last night was the worse night so far so I am feeling a little sorry for myself this am I guess.The Redhead

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I can't think of anything more exhausting than being a caregiver! Keep in mind that you must also take care ofyourself, & sometimes, that requires hard decisions. Contact you local Senior Services - they may offer some help.

My heart goes out to you. I have some mixed feelings myself because my husband has the next level of what we have been told of having a neurogenic bladder due to probably parkinsons. I dont have wet diapers to change but i have to take care of a urinary drainage bag from his new implemented supra pubic catheter. Not sure which is best, changing diapers or facing a urinary catheter. Fyi, my husband started puddling around toilet and i thought he was missing toilet. In hindsight, he was retaining urine and when he thought he eliminated, his bladder was full of urine and he couldnt feel urge to urinate. I think his bladder was spilling out overflow when he puddled. This was uncovered when i suspected uti and he was referred to a urologist. If you have any suspected uti, i suggest consult with urologist.