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Well, you can tell her. Have the bags ready at her disposal with pictures, hanging on the doorknob. Whatever. Doesn't mean she will do it, though. Wishing you good luck. Let us know if you find the magic way to it.
Because she thinks they're fine for using again Because she doesn't remember that they're there Because she can't think what to do with them Because it's physically too difficult for her to manage?
Really no reason, she is mobile and gets around good, I thought if I would take them out she would take the initiative and do it herself. It's like she cannot smell the pee.
If she's not able to reason how to dispose of soiled diapers, I'd ensure that she is escorted to bathroom with assistance in handling it. At some point, the ability to reason is affected and she's not likely to be able to process what you might tell her about it.
I gave my dad the plastic grocery bags and told him to wrap and tie before they went into the trash can. This reduced any odor in the event that the trash wasn't emptied daily.
I also spray the trash can with lysol with every bag change. A lid is really helpful as well.
You will probably never get her to take the trash out of the house as often as needed. My dad never emptied a trash can in his life. Picking your battles will save your sanity.
I bought a small lided trashcan. I put a sick up in the lid. I put in a trash bag. Yes, sprayed the trashcan with Lysol. The Genie's used for baby diapers may work.
U don't say Mom has Dementia. If she cannot understand that the Depends need to be thrown out, I would say there is some cognitive impairment involved. Believe me, the early signs are suttle and then you look back and realize the signs were there.
I never had that problem with Luz. But I did find the used ones in strange places. Like the dirty laundry bins, flower pots, under her covers, sinks, tables, you name it. It only lasted about two weeks then she quit. Eventually she did use the trash cans, for a while. Then it went to not removing them. Your Mom may be going thru a stage that will change later. good Luck whatever happens.
I have 2 labeled trash cans in her bathroom in my home for both wet pads and underwear . Since she does have short term memory loss, I do need to remind her to throw out the pads. But I think part of it is a generational thing. She’s 90 and grew up in a time where everything was reused over and over again . She hates to “waste “ anything. For me, it’s just repeating to her gently but firmly that for sanitary reasons, they need to be disposed of.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
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.
V. Complaints.
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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Because she thinks they're fine for using again
Because she doesn't remember that they're there
Because she can't think what to do with them
Because it's physically too difficult for her to manage?
I also spray the trash can with lysol with every bag change. A lid is really helpful as well.
You will probably never get her to take the trash out of the house as often as needed. My dad never emptied a trash can in his life. Picking your battles will save your sanity.
U don't say Mom has Dementia. If she cannot understand that the Depends need to be thrown out, I would say there is some cognitive impairment involved. Believe me, the early signs are suttle and then you look back and realize the signs were there.
It only lasted about two weeks then she quit. Eventually she did use the trash cans, for a while. Then it went to not removing them.
Your Mom may be going thru a stage that will change later.
good Luck whatever happens.