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Hi, male, female, that makes a big difference? Age? Other health issues?

There are lots of reasons.

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Hiroko24, if the person is female, take her to her primary doctor to check for an Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) which makes one want to use the bathroom quite frequently.


Also, as we age, females tend to lose that urinary muscle control that we once had. For myself, just running the water at the kitchen sink makes me run a bee line to the bathroom. Even sneezing will trigger it.
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Sorry. Too little information here to comment.
I suggest seeing your MD about this medical issue.
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OP, your profile says that you are caring for a friend, and you “intend to go back as a paid caregiver for others”. Incontinence management is a big part of most aged care. Perhaps you need to find out more before you look for paid work.
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UTI
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My friend is a 77 year old woman w/ moderate Alzheimer's. Repeated urine samples show no UTI - no bacteria present, just "dirty." Visit to urologist shows no physical reason for bathroom visits several times an hour. She has poor hygiene - resists showering/bathing and changing Depends 2x/day. Bathroom visits seem psychological. Also uses TP excessively. What to do?
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Anxietynacy Jul 29, 2024
It may be anxiety, I would have the family talk to the doctor about anxiety meds
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She may be still feeling an urge to urinate if the bladder is not emptying fully.
Try changing her position about 15 minutes before a bathroom visit. Changing position could mean just sitting her up more, reclining her more or even walking for a few minutes.

She may be overly concerned about "soiling" her clothing. She may not express this but it may be a feeling she has, almost like an OCD. (The TP use could be an OCD thing as well)

She may be "forgetting" that she has already gone to the bathroom.
Try getting her on a schedule even if you have to set a timer for her as a reminder that it is not time yet.

There are so many different reasons that she could be feeling this way.
If her hygiene could be improved this may help.
I am wondering if a Bidet toilet seat might help.
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Many types of dementia have brain involvement in causing frequent and urgent visits to the bathroom with the production of only small amounts of urine. This is a sort of "brain thing" if you will, with no basis in reality and is esp common in any dementias involving the frontal lobe. Do research for yourself online as there is a lot of information (tho few answers to cure). Type into your search engine the following "Dementia and frequent urinations" and you will find a wealth of information.
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I wondered why the aides left my MIL in the bathroom a little longer, was 91 in Rehab. Well now at 74 I know. If you sit just a little longer, you get the urge again. And leaning forward, both helps you void the bladder completely. This maybe part if her problem. The bladder is not completely voiding. Hope she is in Depends.
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Anxietynacy Jul 29, 2024
Yes that's why I'm always saying make sure they fully empty there bladder.
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