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I know that odor, my parents house wreak of it because they didn't throw out into the trash bin their Depends quick enough, plus there were accidents where they didn't get to the bathroom on time. Mom tried to clean the carpeting, but at 97 it was hard for her to do. And they become nose blind to the smell. There wasn't anything I could do as it was their house, they refused caregivers and cleaning crews, and proudly said "we can manage".
Since you have control of your house, you can wash Mom's clothes using 20-Mule Team Borax, that helped when I needed to wash my Mom's clothing when she was in long-term-care. Try Lysol spray around the house or any other type of spray that doesn't just mask the smell [that is if no one is allergic to that smell and you have no pets as pets are super sensitive to those sprays].
If MIL soils the furniture, buy "blue sheets" to put down on the sofa or upholstered chairs. Those blue sheet you can toss out when soiled. You can try buying them at the pet store, puppy aisle, to try them out. Then go on-line where you can purchase a large carton full.
If MIL's depend type garment isn't working, try different brands and styles until there is one that works the best. MIL can also use Poise type pads in her Depends and those pads can be tossed out.
Does she wear a diaper? Does she shower regularly? How dark is the urine? I would add more water and cranberry juice to her diet (as long as she doesn't have CHF and has to limit liquid). It will make her pee more but the pee will be more diluted. I would also get the perineal spray on cleanser to make sure that she's getting clean between voids. Also, it's important to make sure she's totally dry including the area where the legs meet the private parts and if she's heavy, under the stomach. It's been a hot summer and the moisture can make a ton of smelly bacteria. You said that she doesn't have a UTI, could she have a yeast infection? If not, try the options above. She should optimally be drinking her weight in ounces during the summer, at least that's what the nutritionist told me to do with my patient.
Desenex anti-fungal (foot) powder in the diaper when it is put on. Also use the powder in skin folds, like under the breast and tummy fold. If her kidneys are failing, the urine smell is actually on her skin, so make sure she has a good soap or body wash. Get her a bath aide weekly if you can, they do a really good scrubbing.
When washing her clothes and bedding use baking soda in the wash or white vinegar. ( DO NOT use both items at same time. ) 100% polyester is an odor absorbent magnet. Very difficult to remove odors from 100% poloyester. Use air freshner that actually states "Odor Neutralizer/Neutralizing" on can. Have her drink more water...it may help dilute her urine making it less concentrated & strong smelling. If liquid intake is restricted try Vitamin C tablets or capsules. Ask her PCP prior to giving her the vitamin C .
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Since you have control of your house, you can wash Mom's clothes using 20-Mule Team Borax, that helped when I needed to wash my Mom's clothing when she was in long-term-care. Try Lysol spray around the house or any other type of spray that doesn't just mask the smell [that is if no one is allergic to that smell and you have no pets as pets are super sensitive to those sprays].
If MIL soils the furniture, buy "blue sheets" to put down on the sofa or upholstered chairs. Those blue sheet you can toss out when soiled. You can try buying them at the pet store, puppy aisle, to try them out. Then go on-line where you can purchase a large carton full.
If MIL's depend type garment isn't working, try different brands and styles until there is one that works the best. MIL can also use Poise type pads in her Depends and those pads can be tossed out.
Use air freshner that actually states "Odor Neutralizer/Neutralizing" on can.
Have her drink more water...it may help dilute her urine making it less concentrated & strong smelling. If liquid intake is restricted try Vitamin C tablets or capsules. Ask her PCP prior to giving her the vitamin C .