toilet problems

[jean3]

Mum seems afraid of sitting on the seat because of the hole, that she would fall in. She will put the lid down before sitting and relieving herself. I wondered about a toddler toilet seat as that would narrow the hole - but they're white and she's used to a wooden seat. It could be a waste of money so wondered if anyone had tried this or found another solution??

Many thanks
Jean

 

[chucky]

Hi, you could try a commode where theres handles at each side that she could hold on to and the hole is smaller. I have them at home for my mum and i got them from SS free of charge. They're not that good to look at but i believe you can buy ones that look like an item of furniture. I tried the frame that you can get to go over the toilet bowl in the bathroom but that didnt work, ive had no problems with the commode.

 

[tre]

When my husband was in hospital last year on the ward they had a frame with a narrower plastic aperture under the seat which stood over the loo. They also had normal frames but this one definitely made the hole look smaller and fitted over a standard loo. Maybe even just a frame she could hold onto would help her feel more secure. I don't know about your area but here there is a red cross depot who have this sort of equipment you can borrow. It is free but most people make a donation to their funds. I borrowed a folding wheelchair from them when my husband was first discharged from hospital and it was a godsend and you can try it out without making any outlay. Maybe the local Occupational Therapist might also be able to suggest something. They were very kind here.

 

[jean3]

Thank you both

We have a commode downstairs but she'll go on the floor rather than use it. Will contact the Independent Living Centre run by the OTs. We're awaiting a bath lift from them (6 mths waiting list!)

Jean

 

[DeborahBlythe]

Good luck with the OT's Jean. They were very quick to get a frame around the toilet for my mum and also a 'raised' seat to go on top so that she didn't have so far to stoop to sit down. I don't know if this might help.