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How to Talk To and Help Your Bedwetting Parent
Society has Stigmatized Bedwetting Unmercilessly and Unfairly.
As children our parents were taught to shame us out of wetting the bed. This method was effective at resolving the issue but now causes us to be wrongly embarrased by the incontinence issues of our parents. Wetting the bed as a child is an issue of self control. Bedwetting as an adult is usually a health related problem and so shame should not be part of the equation.
Worse, our parents are shamed by their inability to control bladder function and are afraid to go out in public for fear of peeing in their pants or wetting the hotel bed.
It is critical for the children of the elderly to prepare for the eventuality of bed wetting mentally. When incontinence issues arise they should approach the issue from the standpoint of a child who has spilled milk, not a child who has repeatedly wet the bed.
Comfort them and let them know that many incontinence products are available to them. Tell them they will still be able to lead a normal life with some minor modifications related to the bedwetting control issues that have arisen.
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(Continued From Above) Adult diapers and panty liners as well as catheters with leg bags can help them get around during the day. Waterproof mattresses, odor free reusable bed wetting pads, disposable bedwetting pads and waterproof mattress covers are but a few of the tools available to control the incontinence problems at night or while in bed.
And children and caregivers of the elderly must recognise the dangers of bedwetting once the problem starts. Once bedridden or if hidden and not properly taken care of, bedwetting results in the harsh chemical breakdown of the skin and can lead to open sores and infection. The elderly who become incontinent are at greatest risk for bedwetting to lead to much more grave medical issues like bed sores and skin ulcers. Open wounds in the elderly often lead to infection and death. Use of waterproof creams and lotions is a must.
So to recap:
1. Be prepared for the issue of bedwetting to arise.
2. When you see bedwetting let your parents know you know.
3. Use positive reinforcement and be upbeat when talking to the elderly about their bedwetting problem
4. Sanitary containment of bedwetting is critical in the sick and elderly.
5. Know and explain the various incontinence products like diapers, bed pads and catheters available to them.
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