Having aging parents and family members means
us having to manage their increased care.
This naturally leads to us getting
more personal about their habits and other issues.
For example, an aging relative who maintains a
certain decorum may not like anyone to know that
they secretly purchase unhealthy
foods or gossip magazines.
But when they rely on us for transportation to the
store and assistance with shopping,
we are bound to see their purchases.
An aging parent or family member who is used to
being independent may feel intimidated and exposed
about requiring help with tending
to medical issues and personal hygiene.
Bladder control is one such issue that
commonly arises and can be uncomfortable to address.
Aging parents and family members need to know
that they are loved and respected no matter what their issues,
and that we are here to fill their needs without judgement.
There need not be a hurtful stigma from incontinence.
Adult diapers allow our elderly friends to enjoy freedom
from embarrassment and stress while living a normal life.
Compare it to a bandage for a wound, feminine products
or deodorant; merely a solution to one of many
of life’s normal situations!
of life’s normal situations!
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We need to figure out ways to ensure some amount of privacy
and dignity for our elderly friends and family
when their need for care increases.
Being direct, caring and non-judgmental are
keys to success when treading new territory into
the personal life of an aging parent.
ATLanta Saving Moms
Bladder control can be a major problem for the elderly. Thanks for the great information. 🙂
jennifer zuna
Ive cared for disabled family members in the past…this is a great post!
Isabella_Grey
Great post. I remember when my Great Grandmother started to get older, her memory was the first to go, then her bladder. It’s even harder to help someone when they don’t remember you half the time. 🙁
S.O.S. Mom
My grandma has bladder control issues on top of alzheimers and she is also a breast cander survivor! I kind of feel sad when I see her because she is not the bubbly, funny and smiling grandma I used to know…
LaVonne @ Long Wait
It is difficult to see your loved ones grow older and not be in the same physical capacity they once were. Thanks for this honest report and shedding light on aging.
Holly (Woman Tribune)
This is a great post, and something that I can definitely identify with. My grandmother has just recently retired due to a series of serious health issues, and it was an enormous adjustment for her to let down her level of modesty just a bit in order to be comfortable and to still know that we, as a family, completely respect her, admire her, and wish her nothing but the best and to let us help take care of her when she needs it.