Some of the best incontinence care tips for the elderly include making tools, controlling water intake and dietary modifications.
1. Making tools: the elderly incontinent can pad some waterproof fabric on the bed sheet, and then use the old clean fabric to pocket the old man’s buttocks, or folded into a dustpan with paper shells in the style of the pad in the buttocks, after use directly out of the pouring to save the trouble of cleaning.
2. Control of water intake: Intake of appropriate amount of water, incontinent elderly should drink more water to promote urinary reflex, can prevent urinary tract infection. But you can limit the patient’s drinking water before bedtime in order to reduce the amount of urine at night and keep the skin clean and dry.
3. Dietary adjustments: The discomfort caused by diarrhea can be avoided by adjusting the dietary structure so that the stools can be shaped. Commonly used methods include eating more fiber-rich and nutritious food, and avoiding stimulating food.
Incontinence in the elderly should pay attention to hygiene care, proper hydration, bowel training and so on. If there is any discomfort, please go to a regular hospital for treatment.