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2. Other Concerns

Bathroom

• Article - Bathroom Safety

  All components of the bathroom should be safe and easy for an elderly parent to use. Practical ideas for setting up a safe bathroom.

• Article - Making Your Parent's Bathroom Safer After a Stroke

  A bathroom can be dangerous for someone who's had a stroke. Here's how to help your elderly parent bathe, groom, and use the toilet safely.

• Article - When Your Parent Moves In: How to Get Your House Ready

  A list of steps to take in advance of moving your parents into your home.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Falling: A Deadly Problem Helped by Prevention

  Falls are a deadly problem that can be helped through prevention.

• Blog Post - "Universal Design" Helps Seniors Age In Place With Grace

  Universal design principals are making the home accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability -- are a useful option for seniors aging in place.

• Blog Post - For Older Gals: Bring on the Meat. And the Fish, Tofu, and Eggs.

  Older women need to end plenty of protein to maintain muscle, which helps prevent falls.

• Blog Post - Help! My mom's in hospice and my sister and I are arguing about her funeral.

  Our mom has said she wants to be cremated "so you don...

• Blog Post - Bathing Blocks: When an Elder Refuses to Bathe

  When your parents refuse to bathe, there are ways you can help them stay clean.

• Blog Post - Solutions for Seniors Who Struggle to Get Enough Zzzs

  Sleep problems are common among the elderly; find ways to help your parents get a good night's rest.

• Blog Post - Falling Down and Feeling Down: What's the Connection?

  Falling down and feeling down linked in elderly, say researchers from Down Under.

• Blog Post - "Magic" Stoves, Sinks, and Other Inventive Eldercare Helpers

  New appliances are being designed with seniors in mind.

Questions & Answers

• Question - How do I talk to my father about the mess he makes in the bathroom when he urinates?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Where can I find a supportive appliance for the toilet?

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• Question - How do we help my father, with Lewy Body Dementia, find the bathroom at night?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What could be causing my 80-year-old father's repeated falls?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I help my elderly father use a bedpan?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I ease my father's discomfort when I have to help him with physically intimate tasks?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I get my mom to agree to wear adult diapers?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What is the best way to help my mom with constipation?

  Does your parent need help with constipation? Fluids, diet, and activity are important to help with constipation; medications are another factor.

• Question - How can I tell whether my father's incontinence after his stroke is temporary?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What's the best way to deal with my dad's incontinence after his stroke?

  Some tips on helping your parent deal with incontinence following a stroke.

• Question - Will cutting down on liquids help my father's incontinence?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What are some budget-friendly ways to keep my mom safe during bathing?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - How do I get the stains and smell associated with urine out of a recliner?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What can I do to help my dad stay comfortable during bath time?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Is it normal for someone who has Alzheimer's to make a mess while urinating?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I encourage my listless mom to bathe?

  Elderly people sometimes refuse to bathe out of modesty or fear of falling. What can you do to help when when a parent refuses to bathe or shower?

• Question - How long does insulin last once it's been opened?

  How long does insulin last, and does it expire faster if not refrigerated? Here's expert advice on how long insulin lasts and how best to store it.

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Help Your Parent Find the Bathroom

  If your parent with dementia can't remember where the...

• Tip - Light the Way to the Bathroom

  If your parent has to use the bathroom at night, put...

• Tip - Increase Bathroom Privacy

  If your parent needs help to and from the toilet, buy...