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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]RN here.  Why does she need your assistance for toileting?  Did she fall and cause the shoulder fracture?   Is it a fear of falling issue?[/quote]

Hi, yes, she had a terrible fall at her place. She called we went over, had to call 911.[/quote]

If mobility and transferring are an issue, you can look into assistive devices:  A grab bar for positioning, a grabber tool for helping to manage her clothing (maybe sleeping without undies is an option?), there are tools for post-toileting hygiene.  Is an aide of some sort financially possible to help with this?  You don't need a night NURSE.  I totally get her fear of falling issue.  If an aide is a possibility, perhaps she can return to her own home sooner rather than later.  Also, I'd do a medication review, can some meds be moved to earlier in the day?  Tell her Dr. she is only dribbling and perhaps they can add a medication to promote bladder emptying and cut down on some of her night trips.
HTH!!![/quote]

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