Alzheimer's Care and the Dreaded Constipation Problem

This article is about implementing a solution to a problem - bowel movements, constipation, and Alzheimer's disease.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading - This is a Free Service - Join NowI knew the solution to the dreaded bowel movement problem for years. I just couldn't get my mother tocooperate. When she wouldn't cooperate, I would give up. At least three or four times over a two year period.I was finally able to implement my solution for one simple reason --I was learning new and better techniques as an Alzheimer's caregiver over time.Learning How to Communicate with Someone Living with Alzheimer'sIn this case, I marriedpattern of behavior, with some singing (music), and a good positive attitude. Throw in some good solidpositive reinforcement and some good communication and you get a solution to a problem.You also needpatience and intestinal fortitude. You develop these over time as part of the caregiving process.Time for some background and then I'll get to it.Topic -Dementia Care TipsI tried all the possible solutions under the sun to deal withthe dreaded Alzheimer's constipation problem. I tried so many that I can't describe all of them to you. For example, somebody told me about a certain kind of tea. I tried it and a couple more -this didn't work for us.I tried everything:Citrucel, Benefiber, Dulcolax, overnight relief, stool softener, and the industrial strength stuff. You know that pill that gives you a stomach ache when you wake up in the morning and then the expl...
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