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leftieNanner

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13. I wish I had thought of that earlier

Reply to Phoenix61 (Reply #5)

Thu Sep 12, 2019, 02:40 PM

Sep 2019

I actually have a waterproof mattress pad on a different bed in the house. Unfortunately, we just transferred him into our bed. It was a challenge!

I will look into the body cleanser because he can't bathe for several more days.

Thanks.

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Looking for some assistance with being a care-giver [View all] leftieNanner Sep 2019 OP

My sister was providing hospice care Lindsay Sep 2019 #1

Thanks Lindsay leftieNanner Sep 2019 #2

For my mom... wcmagumba Sep 2019 #3

We brought home a urinal bottle from the hospital leftieNanner Sep 2019 #11

A situation like this happened with my father. Mike 03 Sep 2019 #4

I'm not a napper, as a rule leftieNanner Sep 2019 #12

Mattress pads, just in case. Phoenix61 Sep 2019 #5

I wish I had thought of that earlier leftieNanner Sep 2019 #13

Oh, yes! Six years ago.. luvs2sing Sep 2019 #6

Thank you so much for your support leftieNanner Sep 2019 #14

Definitely check out the lightweight portapotty and also a small appalachiablue Sep 2019 #7

Sweetie, there are mens' pee bottles, but also, a bedside toilet will save many steps!! Leghorn21 Sep 2019 #8

I brought the pee bottle home from the hospital leftieNanner Sep 2019 #15

I don't know what kind of insurance he has, but Im surprised he isn't getting Physical Therapy Cousin Dupree Sep 2019 #9

We are on medicare leftieNanner Sep 2019 #10

This may or may not apply flotsam Sep 2019 #16

Have you thought about hiring a home health service even for a couple hours tanyev Sep 2019 #17

Good idea leftieNanner Sep 2019 #18

Here's how I handled it with my dad lettucebe Sep 2019 #19

Great ideas! leftieNanner Sep 2019 #20