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A few thoughts: If this is something new you might want to consult his doctor to make sure there isn't something going on that could be treated. You could try having him use the toilet on a regular schedule in the hope that he goes there, people do tend to go at the same times so getting him to the bathroom after meals or whenever you've noticed he tends to go might work. It sounds as though his bowel movements are very loose, adding a fiber supplement like Metamucil can help firm things up. Wearing a pair of sports underwear over his pull up - the kind with snug fitting legs - might help to contain things better.
My mom had chronic diarrhea. I added a probiotic to her daily meds, it worked very well, sometimes too well. She would get constipated and then to Dr to clean her out.
Helpwparents, my Dad had a similar issue and once we found that Dad was intolerant of dairy products and we removed dairy from his diet, that helped a lot. I was able to substitute a product called Lactaid as Dad still wanted milk for his cereal.
Thus, keep a food journal to see if there is a pattern. Any foods that is intolerant, will go through Dad within hours. Usually milk and wheat will do a major tap dance in one's stomach. Remove those food items for a week and see what happens. Be careful, as wheat can be in quite a few processed foods. Thank goodness for Gluten-free products now a days :)
Is the continence your dad's only issue? Is he able to help with his own cleanup? Is he mentally aware of what is happening? I ask, because, I have known people who have cognitive issues and they unknowingly strew their feces on furniture, walls, floor, etc. If that is the case, I'd look online for adult garments that button in the back and prevent the wearer from being able to get their hands in their diaper. This holds things in, until they can be changed under supervision.
A family friend of ours kept finding feces strewn about his mother's apt and couldn't figure out why. It turned out that she was suffering with dementia and doing this on purpose, but, not realizing what she was doing. So, I'd explore if that could be a factor.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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If this is something new you might want to consult his doctor to make sure there isn't something going on that could be treated.
You could try having him use the toilet on a regular schedule in the hope that he goes there, people do tend to go at the same times so getting him to the bathroom after meals or whenever you've noticed he tends to go might work.
It sounds as though his bowel movements are very loose, adding a fiber supplement like Metamucil can help firm things up.
Wearing a pair of sports underwear over his pull up - the kind with snug fitting legs - might help to contain things better.
Thus, keep a food journal to see if there is a pattern. Any foods that is intolerant, will go through Dad within hours. Usually milk and wheat will do a major tap dance in one's stomach. Remove those food items for a week and see what happens. Be careful, as wheat can be in quite a few processed foods. Thank goodness for Gluten-free products now a days :)
A family friend of ours kept finding feces strewn about his mother's apt and couldn't figure out why. It turned out that she was suffering with dementia and doing this on purpose, but, not realizing what she was doing. So, I'd explore if that could be a factor.