Hello wonderful supporters.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep my mom from washing out her Depends. You know how they leave that horrible gel mess/blobs. She is in AL now w/dementia and though I remind her all the time wear them and throw away (put up signs, which come down). Common I know, but she can't remember. Before AL in Feb, she was used to handwashing her underwear, socks, bras, etc. at home so, that has been a repetitive behavior from the past. When I saw the mess yesterday from washing out DEPENDS yet again, I was like, just let me buy her a large pack of underwear and let her wear those. She is semi-incontinent. She gets to bathroom most of the time, and then there have been some messes back when she was living alone, there will be some again. Any thoughts are appreciated.
I am here worrying about that awful gel and the plumbing issues. It can really clog things.
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Get mom into Memory Care Assisted Living if she's not already there. The caregivers toileted my mother every 2 hours in MC.
Good luck to you.
Go online and check out a few. Your mother will be able to wash these out in the sink without making a mess or causing any plumbing issues.
Does her AL have "a la carte" services, like hygiene assistance? I wish you success in finding the right solution.