Quick Tip: Searching For The Bathroom

If you think your loved one may not be able to find the bathroom, posting a sign on the bathroom door that says "Bathroom" and one on the toilet lid that says "Toilet" can sometimes assist with this.

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Dementia Signage for the Home

   


Bathroom Signa and Toiletry Labels

Urinating in Odd Places

One of the reasons that people with Alzheimer's Disease urinate in places other than their bathromm is that they can't find the bathroom. Here are a few tips:

• Try posting a sign on the bathroom door that says "Bathroom".

• Try posting a sign on the toilet seat lid that says "Toilet".

Dementia signage can be very useful in the early and mid stages of the disease for helping a loved one identify places and things in their homes.

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Toileting Difficulties

As Alzheimer's progresses, your loved one may have problems with incontinence. To help your loved one maintain a sense of dignity despite the loss of control, try these tips:

• Make the bathroom easy to find. Post a sign on the bathroom door that says "Toilet," or "Bathroom" or post a picture of a toilet. At night, use night lights to help your loved one find the way to the bathroom.
• Look for signs. Restlessness or tugging on clothing might signal the need to use the toilet.
•  Schedule bathroom breaks every few hours, before and after meals, and before bedtime. Don't wait for your loved one to ask.
• Choose  clothing that is easy to open or remove. Replace zippers and buttons with fabric fasteners. Choose pants with elastic waists.
• Accidents Happen. Praise toileting success — and offer reassurance when accidents happen.



Bathroom Door Sign

Bathroom Door Sign
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