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Of course nobody really wants to clean diapers, I can guarantee you that no caregiver paid or family enjoys that task and didn't shudder the first dozen or so times they had to do it, but it's amazing what you can do if there is no other choice. That said it would be better for the patient and the caregiver if you could toilet this person, at least for bowel movements. If they can bear weight for even a few seconds you should be able to pivot transfer them onto a toilet or perhaps even better a commode, did anyone demonstrate to you how to do a transfer safely?
I would use a commode. Some have an arm that rises up for a safe transfer. So do wheelchairs. If the one being used does not have a removable arm I would try to find one that does.
A commode can also be put over the toilet using a splash guard instead of the bucket. It is more stable because of the legs and arm rests. Gives someone the ability to push themselves up.
I have a special wheelchair with a hole in the middle. If you can transfer your elderly one to it, you can role her right over the toilet. I have a roll in shower and it facilitates tht too. Not very expensive
There really is not any information in your profile but.. If it is safe for both you and the person you are helping then helping them transfer to the toilet is an option. Using a piece of equipment called a Sit to Stand is even easier and safer. If the person has no strength and can not stand then using a Hoyer Lift with a sling that has a "commode hole" is safer and easy to do. There are wheelchairs that have open bottoms that can have a catch basin put under it or the chair can be positioned over the toilet is easy, the same chair can be used in a shower if you happen to have a shower with a "0 threshold" If all of this is not possible then there is a good possibility that this person should not have been discharged to home. or...You will have to get used to changing the disposable briefs (I dislike the term diaper for adult incontinence products) Changing someone in bed is really pretty easy once you have been properly shown how to do it and have done it a few times. It may not look pretty or "perfect" but no big deal as they will be off in a few hours anyway and you can start all over again.
Is the person able to bear weight while standing? What sort of toilet do you have access to? Any other aides or equipment to help with toileting/transfers?
The "choice" - if it really is one - should first go to the person. Most people would prefer to use the toilet if they are at all able to, but sometimes they're too afraid of falling or getting stuck to try.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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A commode can also be put over the toilet using a splash guard instead of the bucket. It is more stable because of the legs and arm rests. Gives someone the ability to push themselves up.
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If it is safe for both you and the person you are helping then helping them transfer to the toilet is an option.
Using a piece of equipment called a Sit to Stand is even easier and safer.
If the person has no strength and can not stand then using a Hoyer Lift with a sling that has a "commode hole" is safer and easy to do. There are wheelchairs that have open bottoms that can have a catch basin put under it or the chair can be positioned over the toilet is easy, the same chair can be used in a shower if you happen to have a shower with a "0 threshold"
If all of this is not possible then there is a good possibility that this person should not have been discharged to home. or...You will have to get used to changing the disposable briefs (I dislike the term diaper for adult incontinence products)
Changing someone in bed is really pretty easy once you have been properly shown how to do it and have done it a few times. It may not look pretty or "perfect" but no big deal as they will be off in a few hours anyway and you can start all over again.
What sort of toilet do you have access to?
Any other aides or equipment to help with toileting/transfers?
The "choice" - if it really is one - should first go to the person. Most people would prefer to use the toilet if they are at all able to, but sometimes they're too afraid of falling or getting stuck to try.