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Spouse with cognitive problems and finances

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Dec 30, 2022 | Replies (290)

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@billchitwood

We've ordered Depends overnight underwear to see if that helps. Last night was better as he got up twice to go to the bathroom, using his walker. For years he has used a bottle at night as he has to go so often he would find it hard to get back to sleep if he went into the bathroom. Lately he has had problems using his 'bottle', which has caused the bed problem. We have two waterproof pads on the bed. He moves so much that an absorbent pad would either bunch under him or be moved out of the way?

His mood swings are hard to deal with. Some of his 'punishments, like not speaking to me, are not new. He has used that all his life according to his kids. I just ignore him when he does that - funny how it can hurt even ignoring it. He also uses berating words freely, then feels bad.

He should be waking up soon and I dread finding out which "Bill" is going to start the day.

He also has a lot of bruising from his falls - due to CVI he takes a while for bruising and sores to heal.

God bless all of you. Being able to 'vest' helps so much.

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@billchitwood

Julie, my mom was falling so much at night trying to use her potty chair that we got better pull-ups for night and for outings. Most of the time the ABRIFLEX pull-ups held overnight. Sometimes a little leakage, but not much. They were well worth the price. You may find them cheaper on Amazon. I wanted you to see the choices they have. https://abenausa.com/pages/abri-series

In 2019 they were better than Depends .. they may improved though.. things change quickly in this world.

ZeeGee