If you have to take care of the old man, who are strange, then read these rules using the toilet.
Prepare toilet so that the old man was more convenient to use the toilet. For example, advance seat lift or install handrails.
ObserveWhen an old man appear urge to go to the toilet he is worried fidgets, he pulls himself for clothes, looking for something. Start of regularly accompany him to the toilet. For instance, every 2 chasa.
Many already have a specific timetable for the toilet. Especially for a bowel movement. For example, after breakfast. remind an old man, it's time to go.
If the old man needs helpto take off the clothes in the toilet, then help without any sudden movements, and encourage him to do as much as possible to. Take care about clothing that is easy to remove. Choose something with an elastic waistband.
Do not rush. For the emptying of the bladder and bowel needs time. And to start, also need some time. Wait at the door of the toilet or take a look in a few minutes.
Check how old a person uses
toilet paper. Sometimes you need to help him get started. If you do it yourself, it is usually more convenient to use wet wipes.Older people often fall when trying to get up and go to the toiletNot wearing panties. Help at the right time. Try to do it as delicately as possible.
Attach the toilet door iconTo allow the door to find out. Open the bathroom door to the toilet was visible.
At night use portable bedside toilet. So less likely that the old man falls, or does not have time. Include night light. If the old man come sudden urge to urinate, and then in the other room is useful to have a portable toilet.
Sometimes old people restrict fluidsBecause they are afraid not to have time to use the toilet. This can lead to dehydration and urinary tract infections. Before going to bed, you can limit the liquid, but during the day you need to drink enough. Caffeine and alcohol provoke sharp desires.
Old people may confuse the toilet and some items like buckets, wastebaskets or large flower pots standing on the floor. These items should not be on the way to the toilet. Also, remove from the floor too much, about what can be tripped.