A 91-year old friend who originated a low vision support group that I help facilitate has been partially bed-ridden since falling in her home in December. She has been using a Depend-type underwear and requires help from her husband to change the pant. She is very anxious to start helping with her toileting activities, in order to assist her husband with the burden of her care, and to reduce the associated frustration of leaking, etc.
She is able to independently get into a reclining position in bed, but cannot yet get out of bed without assistance. I noticed various types of female urinals while surfing the net and wondered if anyone has had success with a particular design that would work for someone of her abilities. She is legally blind, but is cognitively as sharp as a tack. She broke some ribs from her fall, but I believe her manual dexterity is good for someone of her age. Even if she was able to use the urinal with her husband's assistance, it might eliminate some of the negative issues attached to the current toileting method (odor, spills, etc). I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has had experience with these devices. Sue -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
