Dear Group,
I am looking for any suggestions for one of our residents. He has
dementia in a Alzheimer's unit and prefers to urinate anywhere but the
toilet. We have ruled out bladder function and infection, he gets
agitated when taken to the toilet, bedside commode or with an urinal
for urine. He had a favorite spot on the carpet or will use trash cans,
potted plants. We have tried pants that zipper in the back, he now rolls
up the leg. He is continent, so if we place a disposable brief on him,
he becomes incontinent. And any further type of clothing would be a
restraint. We are now thinking of using cat litter in trash cans but
would appreciate any input on how to manage this. Thank you Cathy Dale
RN
Catherine Dale
CRNAC MDS Coordinator
Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging
18855 Victory Blvd.
Reseda, Ca 91335
(818)- 757-4468
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cool Fact: Leading-edge programs have been developed by the Jewish Home�s Borun Center
for Gerontological Research to promote independence and quality of life for the super
elderly (85+).
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