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Toileting & Incontinence for the Family Caregiver

If you are involved in the care of  aging parents or loved ones, and your loved one is starting to have accidents with incontinence it could mean a world of challenges and fear, fear that you may not be able to continue to take care of your loved one.

This easy-to-follow video tutorial  from FCA deals with often sensitive and private issues for family members. It is designed to teach caregivers some essential skills for taking care of their loved ones may be useful.  Hopefully, you could help your loved one avoid the embarrassment and discomfort of incontinence. It would  take proper care, monitoring, and a bit of planning.

  • Know your loved one’s  toileting patterns;
  • Put up signage and keep the house well lit at night;
  • Keep incontinence supplies available
  • Buy clothing that is easy to put on and take off;
  • Talk to a doctor when increased frequency occurs;
  • Be available when your loved ones need help.

If you ever need respite care, please contact us at 925-359-3250  or email at TriValley@FirstLightHomeCare.com

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