Simplify the Situation
Choose two-piece clothing outfits that are easy to put on and take off. For a woman, wide skirts can be easily lifted while sitting on the toilet. For a man, replace difficult buttons and zippers with Velcro fasteners or buy pants with a drawstring waist. Specially made clothing for people who are disabled or have impaired mobility are often available at home health care stores.
Design a safe and easy path to the toilet. Move furniture out of the way and remove area rugs that may be a safety hazard. Stairways or cluttered paths can also make it difficult for some people to reach the toilet in time.
Make the bathroom easy to find. Put nightlights in the hallway and bedroom or leave the bathroom light on during the night. If the person you are caring for is confused, try placing brightly coloured arrows on the walls to point the way. You could also place strips of glow-in-the-dark tape on the floor marking the path to the bathroom.
Straining to get in or out of a chair or bed may put pressure on the bladder. To reduce the strain, a person’s feet should touch the floor while sitting on the chair or the edge of the bed. Chairs with sturdy arms above and on either side of the seat can help provide leverage to get in and out more easily. Rocking chairs should also be avoided if the person you care for has difficulty getting out of them. Automatic lift chairs are available that help raise a person from a sitting to a standing position with minimal effort.
Consider having a man sit down on the toilet to urinate. You will curb accidents that occur due to an inaccurate aim.
Provide time and privacy in the bathroom so the person you are caring for feels comfortable enough to completely empty the bladder.
Remove wet clothing immediately after an accident. To cut down on urine odor, rinse soiled items immediately. If you cannot rinse fabrics promptly, make sure to store them in an airtight container or plastic bag with a room deodoriser placed inside.