Supplies to Keep on Hand for Toileting Care
Personal Care at Home Media
Your dad has dementia and is becoming incontinent. When he needs help getting to the toilet and cleaning up after it, make sure you have these supplies on hand.
Elastic Waist Pants
Toileting care is much easier if you’re not unbuttoning and zipping pants to remove them before your dad sits down. Aim for pull-on pants, such as sweatpants, to make it easy for yourself.
Skin Lotion
The skin can get irritated if it’s regularly exposed to urine. Even if you take immediate action, the skin may become red and sore. Keep unscented skin barrier lotions that help protect the skin by putting a moisture barrier on the surface of the skin. Products like Desitin or Balmex are examples of creams that will help.
Incontinence Pads
If your dad experiences incontinence, pads can help him stay dry if he has an accident. These are especially important at night if he’s prone to accidents in his sleep. Back these pads up with a waterproof mattress pad for quick clean-ups at night.
If your dad needs incontinence underwear, consider the reusable ones that you can toss into the washing machine and reuse. These save a lot of money over time.
Unscented Baby Wipes
Unscented baby wipes for sensitive skin are ideal for cleaning your dad after he uses the toilet. Not only do they clean, but they also disinfect and moisturize his skin. Just remember that baby wipes do not get flushed. They go into the trash.
A Hand-Held Shower Wand
If your dad’s shower only has a showerhead, it’s time to upgrade to a showerhead with a hand-held shower wand. You can direct the water exactly where you need it.
Some of these hand-held wands slide into a holder. The easiest one attaches to the showerhead with magnets, making it easy to remove the wand and put it back without having to make sure the handle is properly positioned.
A Sponge Brush
When bathing your dad, a sponge on a brush handle makes it easier to reach areas without making your dad uncomfortable. There’s a little distance between your hand and his skin, which can be comforting for him.
Hire Personal Care at Home to Help With Toileting Care
Toileting care often becomes an essential care need for people with dementia. As a family caregiver, it’s also the area with which you have the hardest time. You don’t want to admit defeat, but helping your dad with toileting is too much.
Personal care at home services are essential for toileting care in this situation. Indeed, helping your dad with such intimate care needs can be embarrassing for both of you. Instead of you and your dad being uncomfortable, hire a professional to help with toileting. Call a personal care at home specialist to learn more.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Personal Care at Home in Media, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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