There are many places that now offer "family" restrooms. Malls, restraunts, stores even Disney has them! There are places that still dont have them, but for the most part I think its becoming the norm to have the family bathrooms!

I am new so please be patient with me. I can relate as my husband is just starting toilet problems. The family bathrooms are few & far between & you don't often have the time to go from place to place looking for one. He does like to ride in the car, but looking for a bathroom is just one more issue. After 13 yrs of issues, I am just getting tired.

It is an interesting and relevant question, but I think that if there are no family restrooms available that one would cause less havoc taking a man into the ladies restrooms than to the men's. (You know, men has those communal places where they stand next to one another to wee!) In the ladies bathroom, the ladies are 99.999999999% of times fully clothed and decent when they are not on the toilet (behind a closed door). And besides, your hubby will be supervised by you so I am sure no woman will feel threatened by his presence. I can imagine though that some of the caretakers at the facilities could make a fuss, but maybe one could just offer an explanation when one enters.

I live in a big city and I have seen very few family toilets provided which is a pity!

I have a little sign that is laminated that I carry with me when I take my Dad places. If there is not a family bathroom, I knock on the door of the mens room (he is too embarassed to go in the ladies room), if no one is in there, I hang the sign on the door handle and take him in. I've had a few men walk in, but they were very understanding and we use a stall and then we're on our way.

I also try hard to get him to "go" before we go anywhere and not have him drink too much while we're out and about and take shorter trips now.

The Parkinsons Association and Alzheimers Association in our town both had these signs available. I also have a bag that I keep a change of clothes in and a towel and handiwipes, just in case we have any issues. So far nothing more than spilled ice cream! Hope this helps.

Whenever we went out, I would have him wear Depends in case of an accident or couldn't make the bathroom on time. In the car I always had a urinal (bottle) for emergencies. Hope this helps. Benie

When I had Dad, (Of course, it makes it easier when they are single restrooms which could be locked), it all depended on him. If he felt comfortable with either me going into a men's restroom or him going into a women's restroom. (This was before family restrooms).

If combative and neither, yes, having the emergency bag ready is good. Alzheimers/Dementia can be unpredictable, being prepared helps. lol