Let's agree that growing old comes with its own set of
challenges. Hundreds of biological conditions, an exhausted mind from emotional
traumas, and only a little strength in the physique make it quite challenging
to pass this life stage.
But thanks to old-age caregivers who are no less than angels
in their lives. Not only do they take immense care of aging ones but also
shower love, affection, and warmth while accompanying them.
While most aging humans manage to survive with caregivers, a
few are not very fortunate. Among senior adults, incontinence is most
prevalent, making the situation messy, embarrassing, and uncomfortable for both
caregivers and themselves. Over 50% of adult Americans struggle with
incontinence, making them uneasy.
1. Carry Hygiene Essentials Everywhere
Let us burst the bubble“incontinence does not mean staying in the house forever. Being a caregiver, you can take the aging adult outside in the park or whichever place they want to visit.
2. Take Strict Care of Food & Fluids
You might get surprised, but a few foods and fluids make
older adults lose control over their bladders and, in turn, face embarrassing
incontinence incidents. Following are a few things to take care according to experts,
to save from unwanted incontinence:
- Taking too many fluids can make you urinate quite often.
- Taking too little fluids can make waste build up in urine,
turning it into pale yellow with a pungent odour.
- Stay away from bladder irritants like coffee, spicy foods,
chocolate, and alcohol.
You need not eliminate these foods from the diet of aging
adults. Instead, cut short the daily intake to see if there's any benefit in
avoiding incontinence. Moreover, try to implement these pointers before taking
older adults outdoors.
3. Waterproof Sofas, Beds, and Chairs
4. Wrap Adults in Easy-to-Change & Easy-to-Launder Clothes
Comfy clothes play a pivotal role in handling the entire
incontinence incident for once. In contrast, tight clothes might take more time
to get off and cause incontinence incidents. Instead, go for easy-to-pull-down
and pull-over garments for your aging adults. It might help them get on the
toilet faster and complete their job.
5. Maintain a Bathroom Schedule
6. Consult Their Healthcare Doctor
Often, people predict incontinence issues to be a sign of
growing age. However, in reality, the constant signs of incontinence might have
another health condition at its roots. Hence, it is better to speak to the
healthcare provider of your beloved senior.
Summary
Seniors might lose control over their body functions at a certain age, but that doesn't mean you should also give up your patience. Above and beyond everything, treat the growing senior with love, care, pampering, and affection as you do with your child. Even if the worst happens, don't bail out on them. Instead, talk them through and make them understand how a few changes in their habits might make things easy and convenient for them as well as you.
