Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
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We were at the movie theater, very crowded, and of course my husband had to go to the bathroom (3 times during the movie!). I took him to the men's room, brought him to the door way and pointed him in the right direction and l waited outside. He came right back out and said he couldn't figure out the door. Well, there were lot's of males going in and out so I couldn't go in with him like I do if it is a single room type bathroom. I grabbed the next man going in and said, "Excuse me, my husband has Alzheimer's, could you please show him the toilet?" He said sure. I only expected him to take him to a toilet BUT the man apparently stayed with him, washed his hands (because Rollie's hands were a bit wet when he came out) and then held Rollie's arm and guided him back out to me. I was a bit touched by that, I thought it was very nice.
So is that what you others do in crowded situations? After I thought, maybe I should a male employee or manager? Bring him to the ladies room instead?
Just wondering......
So is that what you others do in crowded situations? After I thought, maybe I should a male employee or manager? Bring him to the ladies room instead?
Just wondering......
Note: where I worked (in a large Retail Department Store),I often accompanied elderly ladies to the rest rooms.
As long as the person in question can handle their own clean up etc...
At first I would explain to a male going in, no one turned me down were very nice about , help with the hand washing and walked him out.
When I would use the womens I would wait until it cleared and someone would watch the door, But, I have also walked in and spoke load enough to explain that I had a male in the bathroom and why, I have never had a bad reaction from any ladies. The only thing I was careful about was tthe younger girls.
Once we flew back on an over night from Hawii into LAX. Ken had to go so bad , i explained to the porter she cleared out the ladies bathroom and we did our thing. I gave her a good tip.
The only big problem we had when flying was durning flight because I couldn't go in wth him and and really had a tough time .
Guess I don't have to worry about that anymore.
I found that most people are very helpful when you explain the situation.
if we are out at movie or play, anticipate intermission and get all completed about 7 in before intermission.
So far if any women have seen us, no one has said anything.
And I figure the ladies room has all closed private stalls.
Besides it is 2010! I think if anyone said anything I would explain, but so far, with being watchful of others and knowing all the single rooms on or trips in known territiry, all has worked out so far.
Good luck.