General Chat

As some may know my hubby isnt too well in health. He has Alzheimer with associated Lewy Body Dementia.

He is very wonky on his feet and getting up to loo in the night is very dodgy for him as he can fall,has done in the past in the bathroom. SOOO some time ago I bought him a bottle that is a sort of portaloo so he can do what he has too and get back into bed after

Its plastic and is getting a bit stained and wont clean off so I tried to buy him a new one today

Boots where I bought the last one NOPE they don't have em anymore

Sainsbury Pharmacy where we get our prescriptions NOPE they dont have em or seem to understand what exactly it is !!!!

SOOO I am willing to buy not get an NHS handout if such is issued but am getting no where

They must use them in hospitals so someone must make em

I despair sometimes

It's called s*ds law.
The population is getting older, so they stop producing aids for them!!!

Is it called 'A bright new world'??

Know what you mean maggie :-(

found via google - www.purpleturtle co.uk - various items under Travel Toilets" which might help - quite a lot came up under "travel portaloos"

Thanks will take a look :-D

Various urinal bottles at www.welcomemobility.co.uk if this is any use to you.
Phyll

Thanks

BUT its bee annoying that folks with no internet connection cant search for any suppliers

Seems everyone is expected these days to have internet BUT lots of the older generation really dont know what its all about or have any idea on what its all about

Am looking around to see if I can buy online :-)

Purpleturtle??? How dare they?

Shirley, have you tried soaking the stained item in denture cleaning solution? Might help

Lizx

Hospital use disposable ones now made of compressed cardboard,.

Liz
have tried denture cleaner . bleach , bathroom cleaner etc etc but the bottle is still stained

Loo descale too that is supposed to get below the waterline

Bee thing is still stained and doesnt look that hygienic

It may be OK but I worry about OH , Maybe too much!!

http://www.livingaidsuk.co.uk/

try this site Shirley --look under -Around the Home seaction,,,good prices,

Shirley. google Complete Care Shop. Look under toileting aids, you may fine what you are looking for. xx

Try Napisan. Great for getting stains out.

Napisan is available everywhere in Australia, but I found a similar product in Boots in England......... not on the shelf, they kept it under the counter! :-S

Oo-errr Lady Scozz.
Makes one wonder what nefarious uses it had been put to :-S

how about milton the stuff used to soak babies nappies

Hello just wondered if you can contact Altziemers help line surely they could help you with personal needs for your Dad ..or Age Concern .maybe worth a phone call ..My Dad had Altziemers .I looked after Him with help for 4yrs .its very hard .Best wishes .Take Care Barbra

Thanks folks

looked online at various sites and found what looks good on Amazon. they are hospital quality and design Bought two to have a spare for later, £3.15 each plus £2.75 P&P

Might as well get the two for the same P&P for 1 so will save in the long run .

But anyone who doesnt have a PC must struggle to know where to go .

This is where Social Services would come in very handy Shirley. They can provide so much to help you and it isn't a form of charity, it's a form of help to which you are entitled. It's something which you have both paid into and which you both deserve.

My OH was a 'professional' in his working life and is reluctant to have people poking and prying into our business and we claim no benefits apart from the Attendance Allowance.

However, we had our stairlift fitted this morning, courtesy of the Council - no means testing involved - OH fits the criteria - and that's fine by me - he's paid enough in taxes etc. over the years. :-D


As our Parkinson's visitor said....."Don't buy anything until you have checked as to whether you are entitled to it via the council".

Which reminds me...the OT mentioned a special cushion which may be helpful to him but haven't received it as yet. Think I will give her a ring to see if the offer still stands. We bought a cushion a couple of years ago, thinking it would be useful, but it is stuffed in the top of the wardrobe :-( At least I can send this other one back if it isn't suitable... :-D

Have you tried your Local Chemists? they may stock them or know where you can buy one.