My 93 years old father, has new bowel problems.
He has dementia and is wheelchair bound. He also has a suprapubic catheter.
He has always suffered with constipation. This week he has had bowel movements every day without being aware. His diet hasn’t changed and he isn’t unwell. The stools are becoming increasingly loose. The clean up process is lengthy. My question is: Is the loss of bowel control something that happens at the end stage?
He has dementia and is wheelchair bound. He also has a suprapubic catheter.
He has always suffered with constipation. This week he has had bowel movements every day without being aware. His diet hasn’t changed and he isn’t unwell. The stools are becoming increasingly loose. The clean up process is lengthy. My question is: Is the loss of bowel control something that happens at the end stage?