Module 4 Lesson 3. Toileting and continence care Let’s look at an example Mehreen is in a late stage of Alzheimer’s disease and is living with her son’s family. Her daughter-in-law, Marina, is taking care of her. Since Mehreen cannot control her bladder or bowel movement, the doctor suggests that Marina try incontinence pads for Mehreen. In the beginning, Marina encounters a number of problems: Mehreen constantly takes the pad off and throws it on the floor. Mehreen still has wet pants even when using incontinence pads. Mehreen has skin problems in her genital area. Check your understandingUse of personal hygiene products. What do you think is the right response for Mehreen? Please select the correct answer. Marina should remind her mother-in-law to use the bathroom at scheduled times if she is not doing so herself.Marina should force Mehreen to wear the pad.Check Marina should remind her mother-in-law to use the toilet at scheduled times if she is not doing so herself. This is the best answer. Scheduled toilet visits may help minimise incontinence and the need for pads. Marina should force Mehreen to have the pad on. This is not the right answer! It’s very important to check why a person living with dementia may feel uncomfortable with the pad. Is the size wrong? Is the pad wet and does it need to be changed? Error: Please select at least one option.Please click ‘check’ to view the answers before continuing.Error: Please type your answers in the text box.