In this section, we discuss a very sensitive issue which most people are either too shy to discuss or lack the forum to discuss it.
Before I started working at the hospice, I never knew that elderly people could be having difficulty wiping their asses after visiting the toilet. But they do and unfortunately most of them want to keep it secret. I have one mantra, “If it is affecting you, talk about it.” So my advice to all those who might be having brown hands after visiting the toilet, have a bad odor after doing the biological activity is that they need not fear. They are not alone. So many people are having this type of difficulty and unless discussed, you will find that it continues eating into you.
Lets state the facts: Obese, handicapped, pregnant and people with short arms have difficulties wiping their butts and even when they do it, they leave debris behind which is not a cool thing. We look at the best ways to wipe your butt when you have trouble reaching the perineal area.
Personally, I have seen the efficacy of the freedom butt wand at the hospice where I work since this wand is not only able to help you with wiping but also bathing and shaving. In this blog, I therefore go ahead to review it as the best solution one can employ when they want toilet aids.
We will also be discussing the best ways to wipe either through the use of toilet paper or wet wipes for adults that actually disintegrate. We can also not forget the use of bidet toilet seats especially for the elderly and disabled people who have decided to join the ‘no wipe but wash revolution’.
Male Incontinence
Another issue that many people do not want to discuss is male incontinence. Men who wet their beds are afraid of discussing it openly. But no matter how hard they try to hide the issue, they cannot quite hide the fact that they stink the next day.
Today, we are going to do a review on the butt butty bidet attachment for your toilet. Using the butt buddy has been said to be a sleek way to wash your bum without necessarily doing alot of electric and plumbing works in your toilet. While Asian countries have been using water to clean their … Read more
Normally, you will find that most bidet toilet seat systems have a maximum weight capacity of people weighing 300lbs. This is a good and high weight limit. But at the same time discriminative for people who might weigh above 400lbs. It simply means that they would not use those bidet systems. So for an extremely … Read more
A housing contractor was the other day telling me that he advises his clients not to use bidets because the installations are cumbersome and expensive. And I was very perturbed because it seemed that he was not in touch with what is happening in his industry. Or maybe he had not heard of the alpha … Read more
If you have been following this blog for sometimes, you by now know that we do not recommend wiping your bum with toilet paper. No, we have already looked at the downsides of doing this and found that wiping with toilet paper does not do the job well. You are left with skidmarks on your … Read more
If you are looking for a hygienic feminine superior wash after a number 2 in the toilet, then look no further from the alpha jx bidet toilet seat. Coming with nozzle oscillation, adjustable water temperature and a great warm dryer, you have the perfect bidet toilet seat that will take care of your toileting needs. … Read more
It is heartbreaking when you hear comments like “My granny has old people smell.” Most people think that elderly women are dirty and unhygienic. Understand with age performing some tasks becomes daunting but there are ways to greatly improve hygiene, self-care and get them more comfortable. Being able to attend to their own toileting needs … Read more
The decision to get a hip replacement often comes with its joys. There is the feeling that it is about time to let go of the aches, pain, and stiffness from the ‘old or worn out’ hip. However, these joys may be somewhat short-lived with all the half-truths going on about life after hip replacement, … Read more
There are a lot of movement restrictions that your surgeon will give you after a hip replacement surgery. All these restrictions are to help you heal faster while at the same time making the recovery a painless process. You will also be asked to get some assisted living products that are going to help you … Read more
Sitting With Hemorrhoids: How to Go About it? It is no secret that sitting is one of the things that greatly aggravates hemorrhoids. They become bigger and even more painful when you sit for long. And anyone who has ever had a hemorrhoid knows how painful it can get. In this post, I want to … Read more
Obese, handicapped and elderly people would want to know the factors that are going to guide them when they are looking for a toilet aid. Well, we look at them in this post: Ergonomic You want something that is comfortable which you will not find yourself straining while using, right? It could be that you … Read more