Re: need help with dementia diagnosis - Alan & Patti Zapf Texas

[Mary Ann Ryan <bentwillow@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I purchased a STELLA stand (a moving stand up stand) for Jamie with he could 
no longer walk.  It was the smartest purchase I ever made because I could 
move him from the bed to the commode, to the shower, to the wheelchair and 
finally to his very comfortable Lazy Boy recliner.  Because the STELLA stand 
relieved pressure on Jamie's back end whenever I stood him up, he never 
suffered from bed sores even though his nutrition was inadequate toward the 
end.

I made sure that I moved him to the toilet when he got up in the morning, 
after each meal and one time between meals.  That schedule was enough to 
keep him continent.  In excellent nursing homes, that same technique is 
used.
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Mary Ann
www.bentwillowfarm.org

> Mary Ann, I'm curious what you mean when you refer to a toileting program. 
> My dad is starting to have issues with incontinence and it would be great 
> for all of us if we could steer him back, to whatever extent we can.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Carrie
>

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