Toileting
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Incontinence.

To avoid serious skin problems, daily bathing and a regular change of clothes are essential. Keep skin clean and use lotions and powders (or cornstarch) to protect the skin.

Learn to recognize the nonverbal cues a person gives about needing to go to the toilet, and respond to them quickly.

Schedule frequent visits to the toilet.

Look for a pattern of where/when accidents happen.

Make sure clothes are easy to get on and off.

Provide adequate lighting to and in the bathroom.

Use a protective pad on the bed at night.

Put a commode next to the bed at night.

See also: Stories -- Nighttime Incontinence.

Links to other sites with information on this topic:

Skill Builder: Toileting and Incontinence. This ElderCare Skill Builder™ lists "Things That May Cause Problems With Toileting/Continence" and provides some things to watch for when it comes to urinary incontinence, constipation, or bowel incontinence.