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.
Does her AL have "a la carte" services, like hygiene assistance? I wish you success in finding the right solution.
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.
https://a.co/d/0cHIPog1
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.
I am here worrying about that awful gel and the plumbing issues. It can really clog things.