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May 31
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A toilet handrail and bidet combo can be a great idea for Alzheimer's caregiving! It supports safety and helps maintain dignity and hygiene with less effort from the caregiver.

Here are some helpful bathroom safety tips to consider alongside this combo:

- Install grab bars around the toilet for stability
- Raise the Show Full Answer

A toilet handrail and bidet combo can be a great idea for Alzheimer's caregiving! It supports safety and helps maintain dignity and hygiene with less effort from the caregiver.

Here are some helpful bathroom safety tips to consider alongside this combo:

- Install grab bars around the toilet for stability
- Raise the toilet seat to make sitting and standing easier
- Keep pathways to the bathroom clear of clutter
- Add a motion-activated night-light near the toilet for nighttime safety
- Consider a bedside commode if getting to the bathroom is difficult A bidet attachment can reduce the need for complex wiping, which is especially helpful as Alzheimer's progresses and personal hygiene becomes harder to manage independently.

It's worth keeping wet wipes on hand too, as accidents can happen. A myALZteam member shared a great tip about keeping a small kit with disposable underwear, wipes, gloves, and a trash bag ready to go — simple but very practical!

May 31

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