I am caregiver for my 84 year old wife who has some dementia and is unable to walk because of weakness. She is also incontinet for urine and bowel movements. Sometimes, the feces cover her vaginal area and triggers another UTI. Right now we are in the hospital because her bacterial infection is now in her blood. She will be released today but will need to continue the IV antibiotic drip for two to six weeks to be sure her heart is clean. Is there any way to protect her vaginal area from contamination?
Thanks to all for the ideas. This site is so helpful.
Movement will help too. If all your wife can do is stand up and sit back down then have her do a few reps three or four times a day, any movement is better than none and can make a world of differance. Good luck and bless you
If one thinks there may have been an overlap, then do an extra thorough clean by any and all the methods in these answers. I've had it happen to me, when I was ill and using a commode where self care from behind can be more difficult. I delayed, and didn't get it checked - but when I got chills and pains, I ran to the MD, who got rid of it through 10 days of antibiotics - so the next time I feared an accident, I added several versions of the extra care after the fact as described above, also drank the cranberry juice (superb mixed with orange juice), extra water and ate yogurt, and the attack from all fronts over a number of days, meant that I did not get re-infected. Like any area that needs deliberate focus, it all gets more automatic and easier as time goes and you keep doing it! Good luck! It's just another area where men have better chances in life than women, since the risk is not so immediately nearby.. .. :)
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She used to have UTIs constantly.
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Good luck!
Sounds like you might need more assistance with caregiving yourself. Do you have a plan for what happens next? God Bless