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How do you cope with Overactive Bladder/Urge incontinence?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Oct 26 5:37pm | Replies (91)Comment receiving replies
He is using a walker. Which he bangs into things. Have a nightlight, which helps a little. And doctors keep telling him not to drink liquids at least three hours before bedtime (he has been going to bed around 5 to 6pm). When I remind him he gets mad. He has always had a temper if he didn't get his own way. My fault was that it was easier to give in to him as he is charming when he isn't mad. And they were usually small things, like asking me to get his water. But now they are things that are outlandish and/or dangerous - like his wanting to drive. Major tantrums when he insist I give him the car keys and I won't. Planning on selling the car as I shouldn't drive either as reflexes too slow.
Has anyone used Tranquility ATN All-Through-the-Night Disposable Brief? Say it will hold a quart of liquid.
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If he is actually getting up to void in the night, you might want to place a portable commode right next to the bed so that he doesn't have to walk anywhere. If you're concerned about him getting out of bed alone there are sensor mats to place underneath which sound if he gets up. Without going to actual bedrails, some people place long body pillows under the sheets on either side of the patient which makes it harder for them to get out of bed. You can also use a floor fall pad but in my experience, that can actually lead to more falls, depending on the person. Feel free to email me at ldrlaw@aol.com Vicki