Hi,
I'm sure there are many of you that have been in the situation that I'm finding myself in at the moment, and I'd really be grateful for any help or advice you could give me.
My husband is suffering from Alzheimer's and was diagnosed a year ago at the age of 62,
Just recently, I have become aware of his underpants looking a little soiled when I come to put them in the wash. I've assumed that he is not wiping himself properly but as he showers every day, I've just let this ride for a little while.
Over the last few of days the problem has got much worse and I am finding pants soiled with leaky poo hidden in various places. His jeans have also been soiled. I can't ignore this any more but really don't know how to approach this matter with him.
It's a tricky one, so personal and embarrassing for him. I want to be respectful and sensitive but don't really know how to raise the subject for the first time.
He's still fit and active and will not want to discuss this at all. Has anyone got any ideas how to just get over this tricky stage. I suspect that he will have to begin wearing pads but it's just raising the matter in the first place that I'm dreading.
Any thoughts?
Many thanks,
JJx
I'm sure there are many of you that have been in the situation that I'm finding myself in at the moment, and I'd really be grateful for any help or advice you could give me.
My husband is suffering from Alzheimer's and was diagnosed a year ago at the age of 62,
Just recently, I have become aware of his underpants looking a little soiled when I come to put them in the wash. I've assumed that he is not wiping himself properly but as he showers every day, I've just let this ride for a little while.
Over the last few of days the problem has got much worse and I am finding pants soiled with leaky poo hidden in various places. His jeans have also been soiled. I can't ignore this any more but really don't know how to approach this matter with him.
It's a tricky one, so personal and embarrassing for him. I want to be respectful and sensitive but don't really know how to raise the subject for the first time.
He's still fit and active and will not want to discuss this at all. Has anyone got any ideas how to just get over this tricky stage. I suspect that he will have to begin wearing pads but it's just raising the matter in the first place that I'm dreading.
Any thoughts?
Many thanks,
JJx