As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that managing incontinence is one of the most challenging aspects of the journey. It's not a topic often discussed, yet it's a reality we must face with compassion, dignity, and preparation. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan, and through our experiences, we've developed essential tips to help you navigate incontinence care in your caregiving journey.

Takeaways here

Additional Resources Mentioned

• Episode 10 - Incontinence Begins here
• Episode 12 - Bedbound and Bowel Incontinence here
• Episode 13 - Incontinence Overnight here
• Adaptive clothing
• Shorts snap up here
• Pants snap up here
• Very nice adaptive clothing here
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here
• Adult washcloths/wipes here
• Non-rinse bathing wipes here
• Disposable incontinence pads here
• Round tipped scissors here

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Who knew being prepared could make such a difference in managing incontinence? Incontinence can be one of the most difficult areas of our caregiving journeys. It’s personal. It’s awkward. It’s rarely something discussed — by anyone — making it potentially uncomfortable to talk about. It’s also one of the most important areas to navigate with compassion and dignity — for us and for our care receiver. Early preparation is essential. This is your moment of truth as a caregiver. Ask yourself: Can I handle this physically? Mentally? Emotionally? And if so, how? The good news is, you’ve got time to think it through, talk with others, and make smart decisions. Use this runway wisely — your future self will thank you. We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan — we’ve faced incontinence care head-on. Trust us, it’s better to think about this now or you’ll wish you had. There’s a lot going on with incontinence! In this episode, we’re sharing four game-changing tips to help you be prepared.

Takeaways

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Additional Resources Mentioned

• Episode 11 - Cleaning Your Care Receiver here
• Washable incontinence underwear
• For women
• Colors here
• Cream here
• For men
• Briefs here
• Boxer briefs here
• Disposable incontinence underwear
• For women here
• For men here

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When a close family member is diagnosed with dementia, it can be uniquely challenging for young adults to navigate this new reality. We are Nancy and Merritt Treaster. When Merritt was in his early twenties, his dad, who was 60 at the time, was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia. A few short years later, his grandfather, at the age of 85, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Merritt’s experiences led us to create this episode to help other young adults. He has distilled his thoughts on how to be better prepared into four essential tips for young adults facing a family member’s dementia diagnosis.

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I wish I had known about this child proofing tip before I spent so much money on locksmiths. In this episode we talk about wandering. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we've learned that wandering is a complex and often frightening behavior that requires careful management. Wandering can occur both inside and outside the home, during day or night, and each scenario presents unique challenges. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster, and through our experiences, we have four tips to address wandering while maintaining our loved ones' dignity as well as ensuring their safety.

Show Notes

Takeaways

Outside Wandering

Tip 1: Use your grapevine

Tip 2: Consider wearable tracking devices

Tip 3: Register them with EMT’s and police

Tip 4: Consider child proof door knob covers on doors that lead to the outside

Tip 5: Consider window sash locks and a pole for any sliding doors

Inside Wandering

Tip 1: Safety proof the areas you allow them to go during the day

Tip 2: Discuss sleeping medication with their doctor

Tip 3: Allow them access at night to only the bedroom and a bathroom

Tip 4: Consider cameras or baby monitors to make sure you can watch them especially at night

Tip 5: Safety proof access to stairs

Additional Resources Mentioned

7. Home Safety: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

https://youtu.be/dFlZXGn4r9k

• Tracking devices for their person
• Apple Airtag here
• Samsung SmartTag - here
• Shoes AirTag here
• Shoes generic here
• Watch here
• Child proof door knob cover or double deadbolt locks for external doors
• Child proof door knob covers here
• Double keyed deadbolt here
• Window sash here
• Extra tall pet gate from (40” to 70”) - 57” here
• Cameras or baby monitor for the bedroom and bathroom
• Baby monitors - some come with motion alarms here
• Motion alarm here
• Cameras - If your care receiver is still staying home alone, consider one with an intercom
• Ring indoor with two-way talk here
• Ring outdoor with two-way talk here

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