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How to handle when they are to stubborn to take your suggestion that it is bathroom time. My mom will not go if I make a suggestion or wake her up yo go
That’s a great question! It’s tricky because 1) most people don’t like being told what to do and 2) if a person doesn’t feel like they need to go then going to the bathroom for “no reason “ probably won’t work so well. Of course, the technique that works for one person will be different for another but two possible methods are 1) incorporating using the bathroom as a part of a routine… like using the bathroom and washing hands before meals or using the bathroom before laying down method 2) would involve getting the person into the bathroom for some other reason like a “come with me” “I want to show you something” or “I’d love for you come take a look at this” type of thing and then while in the bathroom nonchalantly suggesting using the bathroom “while we are in here”…. Some times when people have the context of the bathroom or hear running water they are more inclined to use the bathroom. Also works well if you do this when it’s close to the time the person would naturally need to pee. And then of course making sure the bathroom is accessible and easy to find so the experience of using the bathroom (including the toilet and any toilet paper and wipes) isn’t a hassle, is always a good idea.
⭐ Interested in learning more about toileting and dementia? Check out our mini course, Tackling Toileting Challenges, available inside the Treehouse with a Paw Pass. Get access here: letsbambu.com/treehouse
So helpful! Thank you!
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How to handle when they are to stubborn to take your suggestion that it is bathroom time. My mom will not go if I make a suggestion or wake her up yo go
That’s a great question! It’s tricky because 1) most people don’t like being told what to do and 2) if a person doesn’t feel like they need to go then going to the bathroom for “no reason “ probably won’t work so well.
Of course, the technique that works for one person will be different for another but two possible methods are 1) incorporating using the bathroom as a part of a routine… like using the bathroom and washing hands before meals or using the bathroom before laying down
method 2) would involve getting the person into the bathroom for some other reason like a “come with me” “I want to show you something” or “I’d love for you come take a look at this” type of thing and then while in the bathroom nonchalantly suggesting using the bathroom “while we are in here”…. Some times when people have the context of the bathroom or hear running water they are more inclined to use the bathroom. Also works well if you do this when it’s close to the time the person would naturally need to pee.
And then of course making sure the bathroom is accessible and easy to find so the experience of using the bathroom (including the toilet and any toilet paper and wipes) isn’t a hassle, is always a good idea.
@@BambuCare Thank you for your kind reply and suggestions.
You are welcome!
If it was not for the incontinence and if they eould receive help from the caregiver it would make a big difference in care giving.