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Elderly parents

Incontinent parent won’t wear pads

27 replies

MiserableOldHag · 06/01/2023 21:40

Elderly parent who lives with me suffers from dementia and incontinence (frequent urinary and sometimes fecal).

Because of the dementia, they do not know they are incontinent and won’t wear a pad. They get aggressive and upset when I suggest pads. Each time it happens, they are convinced it is a one-off.

The resultant mess is frequent and substantial. The washing machine is always on. I’m constantly having to replace underwear/trousers/bedding. The house smells awful. I have found pieces of poo on the floor on multiple occasions. I don’t even want to think about the carpet.

I don’t know what to do. Does anyone have any experience of this or advice? Thank you.

OP posts:
christabellax · 08/01/2023 17:10

Should read *laminate flooring, though some flirting never goes amiss 😂

Montypig · 03/09/2023 11:08

Hi - I wondered how this was going for you as I now have the same issue with my dad - he just takes off the incontinance pads / pull ups, or wears them around his thighs. Every time a carer turns their back he pulls them down.

Op hope things are manageable for you ?

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