family caregiver part i: tips for recognizing, discussing, and caring for a loved one

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Part I: Tips For Recognizing, Discussing, And Caring For A Loved One Continence Care Management: What A Family Caregiver Needs to Know

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Page 1: Family Caregiver Part I: Tips for Recognizing, Discussing, And Caring For A Loved One

Part I: Tips For Recognizing, Discussing, And Caring For A Loved One

Continence Care Management: What A Family Caregiver Needs to KnowFrom The National Association For Continence

Page 2: Family Caregiver Part I: Tips for Recognizing, Discussing, And Caring For A Loved One

Role as Family Caregiver• Support your loved one and

assure them of the importance of seeking a healthcare provider for recommendations

• Educate yourself about options, resources, and opportunities

• Understand the etiology (source and factors) of the symptoms

• Express your willingness to be proactive

• Bring up other topics such as diet adjustment, physical activity etc.

Page 3: Family Caregiver Part I: Tips for Recognizing, Discussing, And Caring For A Loved One

Recognizing

• It is important for family caregivers to recognize the importance of addressing continence care.

• As family caregiver should educate themselves to recognize the symptoms and severity of incontinence toileting, needs, limitations, and absorbent product requirements.

• Transitioning into the role of a family caregiver can be a difficult one, especially when incontinence is involved.

• Being a caregiver can present its own unique challenges, addressing some concerns and asking simple questions can give you a better understanding of the patients situation

Page 4: Family Caregiver Part I: Tips for Recognizing, Discussing, And Caring For A Loved One

Medical Conditions That Contribute to Incontinence

• Alzheimer’s Disease• Arthritis• Central Nervous Disorders• Dementia• Diabetes• Hypertension• Insomnia• Obesity• Parkinson’s Disease• Urinary Tract Infections

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Discussing

Asking some simple questions can also give you a clear understanding:• Do you ever have difficulty making it to the bathroom on

time?• Do you need to urinate more than every two hours or more

than eight times a day?• Do you need to get up more than once a night to urinate?

How often, if ever, do you reach the toilet in time?• Do you ever need to wear a pad or something to protect

your clothes from leakage?

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Caring• Care for your loved one according to their specific case• Continence status should be assessed and any change should be documented • Screening includes:

- Physical functionality - Incontinence severity - Degree of assistance needed with toileting

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Thank you!