hi everyone,
Was talking to someone today who is a carer and she was telling me that one of the reasons that people with dementia don't want to go to the toilet, is that if the toilet has a black seat, they think it's a hole and that they'll fall down it. She also said that blue carpets can cause a similar problem; they think that it's water and that they'll sink into it. Thought this might be of use to someone.
Jools
PS I remember being very nervous going to the loo for several days after watching 'Jaws' cos I was afraid that something might come up the pan and bite me! What will I be like when I'm doting......
Was talking to someone today who is a carer and she was telling me that one of the reasons that people with dementia don't want to go to the toilet, is that if the toilet has a black seat, they think it's a hole and that they'll fall down it. She also said that blue carpets can cause a similar problem; they think that it's water and that they'll sink into it. Thought this might be of use to someone.
Jools
PS I remember being very nervous going to the loo for several days after watching 'Jaws' cos I was afraid that something might come up the pan and bite me! What will I be like when I'm doting......